Recall Shakes Up Toy Industry

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In the wake of Mattel’s recall of millions of toys, local companies are scrambling to revise tests used to ensure the playthings they make are safe, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.


The increased attention to safety comes after Mattel on Tuesday announced a second wave of recalls for “Sarge” toys from the Cars line because they contain lead paint and for Polly Pocket dolls containing dangerously small magnets. Two weeks ago, the toy giant announced recalls of certain Fisher-Price toys containing lead paint.


“This has been a wake-up call to the toy industry to redouble their efforts to be in compliance with testing standards,” said Dave Schwartz of Sun-Mate Corp. in Canoga Park. The company makes keyboards, dollhouses and aircraft carriers.


After Mattel’s recalls, Sun-Mate alerted its Hong Kong office to reiterate how crucial it is to follow safety procedures, Schwartz said.


At Funrise Toys in Van Nuys, CEO Arnie Rubin started mandatory testing of every batch of paint that comes through the factory. It makes Tonka Trucks and Gizallion Bubbles.


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