Posted on 10/10/2007 1:43:33 PM PDT by jeannineinsd
August, Mattel Inc. recalled 7.3 million Polly Pocket play sets with small magnets that could come loose and, if swallowed, tear holes in a child's digestive system.
Hearing that, Lisa Davis didn't think twice about removing the toys from her 5-year-old daughter's room and "chucking them in the trash" rather than returning the items for a replacement.
"It's just not worth my time to go through the hassle," Davis said. "It's easier to quietly stick them in the trash when my daughter's not looking."
This year, manufacturers and retailers have issued a steady drumbeat of recalls for unsafe items including dolls, baby cribs, lunchboxes and pet food. But despite widespread media attention, companies often get back just a handful of items.
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I feel the same as the moms in the article, it just isn't worth it to pack the kids up in the car, and make a trip to the post office to return them.
I certainly won't be purchasing anymore Thomas trains. This Christmas season, I will try to purchase items that are not made in China (wish me luck on this one).
Mattell sent her a $10 coupon on another Mattell toy. We haven't used it yet. Might not ever use it, either.
There was a time not too long ago when children did not have to worry about toys - they simply did not have that many. The dolls in those days had lead paint as did the toy soldiers and trains, they were made from lead mostly. But that was before plastic. I am sorry those born after the 1940-50s for the most part, didn’t live for a time in a non-throw-away world, it sure was simple.
I understand. A coupon for another Mattel toy just isn’t too appealing.
LOL, A buddy just e-mailed me that pic.
Looks ‘grate’ to me. ;^)
We must have the same buddy.
We’ve got the Polly Pockets and the Barbie and Tanner recalled toys. I haven’t done anything with them and am not planning on it. Perhaps I’m not fully grasping the potential danger but I’m really not concerned about it. I’m more worried about them taking a header off the swingset than them eating their toys. However, I guess I should warn the dog about his imminent demise...
Ideas:
find local woodworkers, by blocks and wooden trains and figures from them
antique stores - (I got a classic and well loved Raggedy Ann doll for my daughter for dirt cheap)
thrift shops for made in American toys
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