Neuroscience For Kids

Lead in Toys: Update
March 5, 2009
Updated March 18, 2009

It has been more than a year since Neuroscience for Kids reported about lead in children's toys and jewelry. Within the past year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced more recalls of these dangerous products. Lead poses a health hazard if it is eaten and it is toxic to many organs of the body. It is especially dangerous because it can damage the brain and peripheral nerves. Lead can affect anyone, but children are especially at risk because they are still growing rapidly.

Here is a list of products that have been recalled in just the past few months:

• Solar System Kits and DNA Kits - March 18, 2008
• Montessori N' Such Containers - March 18, 2009
• Nordstrom Girl's Shoes - March 17, 2009
• Pure Fishing Inc. Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits - March 12, 2009
• Pronto Sports Inc. DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates - March 11, 2009
• Alpargatas USA Inc. Children's Flip Flops - March 3, 2009
• CBB Group Toys - February 25, 2009
• Dick's Sporting Goods Golf Balls - February 10, 2009
• DDI Inc. Mega Construction Play Set - January 29, 2009
• Spencer Gifts LLC Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces - January 29, 2009
• Markwins Beauty Products Lip Gloss Keychains - January 27, 2009
• Fantas-Eyes High School Musical Manicure Kits - January 27, 2009
• Discount School Supply Jesus Fish Beads - January 27, 2009
• Axiom International Inc., Children's Sunglasses - January 15, 2009
• TDI International Toy Cars - January 13, 2009
• Woodstock Percussion Inc. Calypso Steel Drums - December 23, 2008
• Munire Furniture Cribs and Furniture - December 23, 2008
• Aloha 808 Trading Children's Jewelry - December 18, 2008
• Xtreme Toy Zone Toy Dinosaurs - December 17, 2008
• OKK Trading Army Figures - December 3, 2008
• Manhattan Group Doll Clothing - December 3, 2008

For specific product numbers and descriptions, please visit the CPSC recall Web site. The CPSC recommends that these products should not be handled or used. Adults should return the items to the retailer for a refund or replacement.

Examples of Recalled Products:

For more about lead in products, see:

1. Lead and the Nervous System - Neuroscience for Kids
2. More Lead Recalls (2) - Neuroscience for Kids
3. More Lead Recalls (1) - Neuroscience for Kids
4. Lead Found in Children's Sunglasses - Neuroscience for Kids
5. FDA Warns of Lead Contamination in Some Mexican Candy - Neuroscience for Kids
6. CPSC Warns of Lead Contamination in Jewelry...Again! - Neuroscience for Kids
7. CPSC Warns of Lead Contamination in Vending Machine Jewelry - Neuroscience for Kids
8. Lead Found in Children's Fishing Poles and Karaoke Players - Neuroscience for Kids

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