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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

Massive toy recall startles worried parents

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced another recall for the world’s largest toy company, Mattel Inc. As of August 14, about 19 million toys have been recalled worldwide. “The company has ordered that all products be pulled off retail shelves,” said acting chairwoman of the safety commission Nancy Nord to CNN. These toys, manufactured in China, may be coated with toxic lead paint or may contain tiny detachable magnets which are dangerous to children. Eighty percent of the world’s toys are produced in China. According to Chinese media, the boss of one manufacturing company hanged himself after a recall regarding toys containing excessive levels of toxic lead.