with so many toys on the recall list what are the retail stores doing to keep the children safe?

Question

is it a must to compare the list to the toy everytime your child gets a new toy?

Answer 1

I strongly encourage you to listen to the RealAudio of Paul Solman's report tonight from the "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" and read the transcript from last week's broadcast. The transcript from tonight's report should be up by the weekend.

Toys "R" Us has stepped up its independent inspection process and has terminated the contracts of various vendors in response to the growing concerns of the American public. The company has a "no-questions-asked" return policy on recalled toys and will accept recalled toys not purchased at its stores, according to Paul Solman's reporting.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec07/toys_12-20.html

Answer 2

The retail stores arent responsible for the safety of toys. All they must do is remove any recalled by the manufacturers from their shelves in a timely manner after notification from the supplier. Parents are ultimately responsible for what they purchase so I would suggest simple toys made by local craftsmen.