About Today: Is Your Child Playing With A Recalled Toy?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'm not sure there's anything more horrifying than a toy recall. For one thing, it involves kids and danger, which is no one's favorite combination. For another, it seems like it should be impossible in this day and age. How could the toys we buy turn out to be dangerous? Toy Recall: Toy Dart Gun Playsets Caused Two Deaths The worst part of this latest recall? "The importer, Henry Gordy International Inc. of Plainfield, NJ has refused to recall the deadly toys, so Family Dollar Stores and the CPSC are working together to conduct the recall." The CPSC's Most Wanted Recalled Toys Current Baby Product Recalls Readers Respond: Are You Angry About Toy Recalls? I didn't add my response, because "yes" isn't really a useful answer, and I've been asked not to swear. How to Childproof Your Home How to Avoid a Dangerous Toy Recent Toy Recalls Sometimes it's hard to tell if the toy you have is the toy in the recall announcement. That's because very few of us think in terms of official product names. So the Princess Pinkyhead Powderpuff (tm) becomes "Katie's Makeup Thingie." (And this is why our Toys Guide has thoughtfully provided pictures to go with each recall.) The Best Toys for Every Age Top Outdoor Toys for Younger Kids 10 Steps Toward Safer Toys The best tip on this list? Try to break the toy yourself. If it can withstand you, it can withstand your child. (Note: This is best done before you show the toy to your child. Otherwise, you'll wind up breaking psyches as well as toys.) 10 Great Baby Toys The CPSC's Complete List of Recalled Toys Today Ads Toy ASTM Toy Safety Child Learning Toys Children Toy Stores Kids Toy Box Featured Articles Thailand Rejects Compromise to End Fighting 10 Steps to Prepare for the 'Lost' Finale Fertility Myths Debunked Heavy Metal Great Ronnie James Dio Dies 12 Cool Gadgets for the Home Cook Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement