Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Although the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, passed in August of 2008, led to stronger regulations against hazardous and defective toys, there are still dangers that lurk on the shelves.

When making your Christmas list this year, make sure you check it twice.

Missouri Lawyers are encouraging you to be careful when purchasing toys or any other products this Holiday Season. One way to check for recalls and defective toys would be to visit http://www.toysafety.mobi/.

If your child or another loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to a defective toy, you need aggressive and zealous legal representation from an experienced Missouri product liability lawyer at David Payne Law.

The US PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) issued its 24th report on November 24, 2009, called “Trouble in Toyland.” This report showed that there are still many unsafe toys being sold. These toys were listed under three main problematic areas: choking hazard, loud noise and lead and chemical content.

Choking on small parts, balls and balloons remains one of the leading causes of toy- related deaths and injuries. Between 1990 and 2007, at least 196 children died after choking or asphyxiating on a toy or toy part; three children died in 2008 alone.

The report found that toys currently on store shelves may not meet the standards for appropriately loud toys; in fact, some toys tested exceeded 85 decibels when measured at close range.

So far in 2009, the CPSC has recalled nearly 1.3 million toys or other children’s products for violations of the lead paint standard. The CPSC has recalled an additional 102,700 toys and other children’s products for violation of the 300 ppm (parts per million) lead standard.

Defective toys from the report are as follows:

Choking hazard:
Creative Wood Stacking Rings by Zaidy Products; Real Wood Shape Sorter Barn by P&C Enterprise; an unnamed play food tray by World Market; My First BABY Learn by BABY Born; Toy Story Pizza Planet Gift Pack by Mattel; Fur Real Baby Bird by Hasbro; and Worky Work Bench by Nemmer.

Loud toys:
Secret Saturdays Cryptid Claw by Mattel; Kota and Pals Stompers Triceratops by Playskool; Laugh & Learn Learning Phone by Fisher Price; and Bright Lights Phone by Vtech.

Lead and Chemicals:
Big Rex Touch and Feel Cloth Book by Priddy Books; alligator cell phone charm by Claire's; Collector's Series Painted Duck sold at Dollar Tree; Pretty Princess Puppy Purse by Claire's; and Elmo Lunch Bag by Sassy.

If your child or a loved one has suffered personal injuries or death because of a defective children’s product, you are well-advised to contact a Missouri product liability attorney at David Payne Law, LLC. David can help you receive compensation for your injuries and reimbursement for repairs and/or replacements of products.

Contact David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516 for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation. David will outline your legal options and advise you in the direction that will best benefit you.