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New Jersey Finds Recalled Toys In Nine StoresState subpoenas retailers' records to check compliance |
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November 27, 2007
“The fact that our investigators found recalled items available for purchase underscores the need for shoppers to be vigilant about toy safety this holiday season,” Attorney General Anne Milgram said. “Black Friday marked the traditional start of holiday shopping and consumers should check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s toy recall list before making their own shopping lists.” In cooperation with the state Department of Education, the Division of Consumer Affairs has written a letter about toy safety and recent toy recalls that is being provided to school districts throughout the state. Schools are being asked to provide copies of the letter to grade school children to take home to their parents. The Division of Consumer Affairs also has issued subpoenas to New Jersey-based toy manufacturers and distributors, including Toys R Us, Inc., Buy-Rite Designs, Inc., GuideCraft, Inc., and Henry Gordy International, Inc., seeking information about their lead testing and product safety protocols and for identification of any toys that they imported from China. Consumer Affairs’ investigators went to stores in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties to check for recalled toys. The following stores had recalled toys on shelves and also failed to have recall notices posted, according to the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs:
Store personnel removed the recalled items from shelves after being informed about the items by investigators. “Recent recalls have included toys containing lead-based paint, as well as toys with small pieces and parts that may result in a child choking if these are swallowed,” Acting Director Larry DeMarzo said. “We want consumers to be aware of these potential hazards and we expect stores to pull recalled items from their shelves.” DeMarzo noted that investigators will continue to check stores for recalled toys throughout the holiday shopping season. Having recalled toys available for purchase and failing to post notice about recalled toys violates the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. Report Your Experience
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