May 13 2008
Recalls
It seems that every month there are a dozen recalls being issued for toys, foods and countless other products that are on the market. It can be a scary place when you purchase a toy that appears completely harmless, only to find out that the toy is dangerous and may contain toxins such as lead.
These types of recalls are occurring more and more frequently and many people often complain about manufacturing standards in countries that manufacture the products but let’s face it, corporations are looking for the cheapest production costs and things are going to fall through the crack making a recall necessary.
Since we are dealing with so many recalls, parents have to vigilant in keeping abreast of the latest product concerns and recalls. This can be pretty hard if you don’t watch the news every night or read the paper every morning and if your radio listening time consists of the commute to work. You could have several items in your house that has been recalled and not even know it.
So, the Canadian and US governments have stepped up and has provided consumers with a site that lists recalls and concerns. You can visit it here for Canadian recalls and here for US recalls. I would recommend signing up for the newletter that the US Consumer Products Safety Commission offers.
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