Information about Toy Safety

The recent toy recalls have brought child safety concerns to the forefront of news. It is a string of unfortunate instances, but the toy companies involved have responded in a very responsible way. The most important issue here is the total safety of the children, However, consumers (parents/grandparents) should not stop playing with children or limiting play options because of a small segment of recalled toy products. There are millions of toys out there that are fun and safe. Here are some links we think you will find very helpful and informative.

 

Helpful Links about Toy Safety

Recall Notices

 

Legislation

  • The Doll Hospital supports efforts to get passage of HR4040, which is making it's way through the House with a companion bill in the Senate.

 

Our Toys - Countries of Origin

Ecology Center News.    December 3, 2008

We want to share with our customers a new edition of HealthyToys.org which has been formally released today.   The center has expanded and improved it’s 2nd Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys.  Their research team has been busy testing over 1,500 children's toys for lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals in order to provide you with information that will help keep your kids safe.

 

It is important to note that the Ecology Center is working to identify toys that are safe, as well as to identify those that are unsafe. Consequently, the majority of the playthings they have tested show either low or moderate levels of worrisome chemicals.


The Doll Hospital and Toy Soldier Shop remains ever vigilant with respect to toy safety. Our primary goal is to be aware of and to remove from our sales channels, any playthings not meeting toy safety standards as set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).  Additionally, we are very aware of and supportive of the work being done by The Ecology Center in Ann Arbor.  Accordingly, The Doll Hospital is presently reviewing the newly released test results carefully. Should any products we carry appear on the list, with questionable test results, we will address them at two levels:

 

  • Toys rated HIGH with regard to lead content.
    - Immediately pull these items from our shelves or website while they undergo further review.
    - Request detailed chemical laboratory test reports for each item from it's manufacturer.
    - Compare these highly accurate laboratory reports with the Ecology Center FRX tests to determine
      final action
    .
      

  • Toys rated MEDIUM with regard to lead content.
    -
    Request detailed chemical laboratory testing for each item from the manufacturer.
    - Compare the highly accurate laboratory results with the Ecology Center FRX tests to determine final action
    .