Takin' Toys from Kids!

Recalls galore this week. The Chinese have a problem. I know, I've been there. I've seen how things operate. The Chinese don't have standards like we do here (as evidenced from recent food recalls) and they certainly don't have stringent government agencies like the FFA, FDA, FTC, EPA etc. that we have here in America to keep our planes, food, toys and environment safe. And of course there are countless other oversight agencies here to protect us from harm. I'm not a fan of big government, but in the case of safety and security, I'm all for it. We do a great job in the USA of making sure things run smoothly. I feel sorry for all the parents out there like myself, who now have to take toys away from our kids. Best way is to just make them disappear or go buy a replacement. Maybe something not made in China. Of course, I think all toys are made in China now. We might have to go old school and start making our own toys again like my great-grandfather did in Highlands, NC back in the late 1800's.

Here's a list from Parenting magazine of recalled toys from the past couple days:

Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets B2632 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Hangin’ Out House B3158 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Treetop Clubhouse B3201 Polly Pocket! Spa Day B7118 Polly Totally! Polly Place Totally Tiki Diner G8605 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik Boutique H1537 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik City Pretty Playset H1538 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik Sporty Style Playset H3211 Polly Pocket! Totally Zen Playset 55503 Polly Pocket! Happenin’ Pet Station B2631 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Magnetic Additions Assortment B3203 Polly Pocket! Activity Lunchbox B3204 Polly Pocket! Activity Locker B3207 Polly Pocket! Collectible Lip Gloss B3209 Polly Pocket! Collectible Make Up Powder Puff B3210 Polly Pocket! Dip N’ Dive Pool B3396 Polly Pocket! Birthday Surprise B7078 Polly Pocket! Dazzlin’ Pet Show Divine Dogs B7082 Polly Pocket! Rick’s Magic Show B7125 Polly Pocket! Sweet Treats B7127 Polly Pocket! Birthday Mailbox B7128 Polly Pocket! Stretch Polly Disco Lamp B7129 Polly Pocket! Jewelry Box Purple B8478 Polly Pocket! Polly Magnet Bus B9521 Polly Pocket! Collectible Caboodle B9522 Polly Pocket! Activity Lunch Box Pink B9523 Polly Pocket! Activity Locker Orange B9525 Polly Pocket! Polly Glitter Puff B9578 Polly Pocket! Collectible Caboodle Purple B9929 Polly Pocket! Fashion Boutique on the Go C0504 Polly Pocket! Birthday Mailbox Pink C0505 Polly Pocket! Jewelry Box Yellow C1341 Polly Pocket! Disco Lamp C1342 Polly Pocket! Disco Lamp Purple G8602 Polly Pocket! Mermaid Stars G8606 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Playset G8612 Polly Pocket! Snow Cool Hotel G8614 Polly Pocket! Quick Click House of Style Playset G8615 Polly Pocket! Polly by Me Totally Beadiful G8616 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Penthouse H1553 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Movie Time Playset J1659 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Limo-Scene Vehicle J1661 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Dial A Style Lila J1662 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Dial A Style Lea J1670 Polly Pocket! Stick N’ Style J1681 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Rockin’ Theme Park Playset J1687 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Dress N’ Drive Lounge Playset J1695 Pollyworld Theme Park Party Quick Click Doll and Fashion J4169 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Polly Doll J4170 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Crissy Doll J4171 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Lea Doll J4172 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Shani Doll J9305 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Costume Art Lea J9306 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Gift Shop Lila J9648 Polly Pocket! Twirl and Swirl Beauty Case J9965 Pollyworld Dial a Song Polly Fashions J9966 Pollyworld Dial a Song Polly Fashions K3460 Pollyworld Rockin’ Tour Bus H1554 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Pool Party Playset ►Read the CPSC Report
Doggie Day Care Magnetic Toys H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau ►Read the CPSC Report
Sarge Die Cast Toy Cars ►Read the CPSC Report
Barbie and Tanner Magnetic Toys ►Read the CPSC Report
Batman and One Piece Magnet Action Figure ►Read the CPSC Report
Parenting.com, August 2007

Here's a link to some painless ways to take the toys away from the kids....
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/family/08/14/par.toy.tips/index.html