What were they thinking? May 8, 2008
There are several hundred lighters disguised as toy animals, cell phones, key rings, baseballs, pistols and other colorful items that attract children who see them as playthings. These lighters are also easily accessible in stores throughout the United States. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Debate flares over lighters Dec 21, 2007
This includes, but not limited to, lighters that depict or resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, musical instruments, vehicles, toy animals, food or beverages or that play musical notes or have flashing lights or other entertaining features. A novelty lighter may operate on any fuel, including butane or liquid fuel. (Newton County Times, AR)
Many more toys tainted with lead, inquiry finds Nov 18, 2007
The Field Museum stopped selling some ceramic whistles and painted toy animals. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it believes the Tribune's testing of lead in toys is the largest undertaken outside the agency. (Chicago Tribune)
It's all about the kids Nov 17, 2007
The back end, or the peace for everyone and peace for the planet exhibit stations, includes different aspects of human cultures and a replica of a cave, complete with toy animals and a ruffling noise similar to the sound of waterfalls. "Eric's a big old teddy bear," said Twitchell, now in his ninth year at the Pavilion. (The Examiner)
Group says Wal-Mart toy recall lacked vital info Nov 10, 2007
The federal consumer product watchdog agency said Tuesday that a unilateral recall of lead-tainted toy animals by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lacked some information that consumers need, including how many toys were sold, when they were sold and at what other retailers ... The nation's largest toy seller announced Oct. 19 that it was pulling sets of plastic toy animals made in China and offering a refund to shoppers. (MSNBC -- Business)
Wall-Mart recall false alarm? Nov 1, 2007
Tests found no lead in toy animals after retailer cited high levels ... Tests by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission did not find a lead problem in toy animals that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pulled from its shelves this month over what the retailer called high lead levels. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fed Watchdog: Toy Recall Lacked Key Info Oct 31, 2007
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wal-Mart didn't give consumers enough information during its recall of 00001110 lead-tainted toy animals ... (AP) The federal consumer product watchdog agency said Tuesday that a unilateral recall of lead-tainted toy animals by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lacked some information that consumers need, including how many toys were sold, when they were sold and at what other retailers ... The nation's largest toy seller announced Oct. 19 that it was pulling sets... (CBS News)
Home Tests For Lead Found Wanting Oct 23, 2007
Wal-Mart has pulled an entire line of Chinese-manufactured toy animals due to high lead levels. Susan Koeppen speaks with Hannah Storm about protecting your children from lead-contaminated toys. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Briefs: Wal-Mart recalls animal toy sets Oct 21, 2007
BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Wal-Mart Stores is recalling toy animals made in China because of excessive lead levels discovered since it stepped up safety testing in August, retailer said Friday. In a news release, Wal-Mart described the recalled items as sets of realistic-looking farm animals, jungle animals and dinosaurs. (Chicago Daily Herald)
Mass. proposal not enough to lure life sciences project Oct 20, 2007
recalls toys over lead paint problem Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling toy animals made in China because of excessive lead levels discovered since it stepped up safety testing in August, the world's largest retailer and toy seller said. Wal-Mart described the items as sets of farm animals, jungle animals, and dinosaurs. (Boston Globe)
Wal-Mart Recalls Toy Animals for Lead Oct 20, 2007
Wal-Mart Recalls Sets of Toy Animals for Lead Discovered Since It Stepped Up Safety Testing ... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling toy animals made in China because of excessive lead levels discovered since it stepped up safety testing in August, the Bentonville, Ark. (ABC News -- Wire)
Wal-Mart Recalls Lead-Tainted Toys Oct 20, 2007
-- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling toy animals because of excessive lead levels discovered since it stepped up safety testing in August, the Bentonville, Ark. -based retailer said Friday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Skylar is working for a cure Apr 10, 2007
The room has stuffed toy animals, Cabbage Patch dolls and poster of Disney star Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana. I visited Skylar at her home after learning she is a semi-finalist in the Huggable Heroes community service competition sponsored by Build-A-Bear Workshop. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Stuffed with good stuff Mar 25, 2007
Kroll introduces young readers to the fact that toy animals, like people, come in all shapes, sizes and hues. Allsopp's illustrations use classic colors and lines to demonstrate just how teddy bears have become beloved toys. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
