Every time I hear that there is another toy recall, I think to myself – you have got to be joking! How do these lethal toys even get to the shelves and within reach of our curious children in the first place? Did the manufacturers realize that they were potentially unsafe? Are there quality control checks to ensure this does not happen?
I personally know a sweet lady who is a mother of three little girls. When I was visiting with her one day, I looked at pictures of a little boy on the walls and asked who it was. She told me it was her son who had died at age four when a toy got stuck in his throat. You can buy online toys via various websites.
His father had tried hard to remove the lodged toy, but his attempts were fruitless, and the child succumbed. I was scared and can only imagine how much they both suffered from this weird experience.
It is difficult to watch our children every minute, but we can make every attempt to eliminate any toys that could do harm from those that they play with every day. Your children also may get toys as presents from well-meaning family members and friends for birthdays and holidays. How can you be sure that the toys you have in your home are not unsafe for your children?
It is good to be cognizant of the CPSC US Consumer Product Safety Commission Homepage, which is where you can look to see if a specific toy has been recalled. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed so you will be able to see the latest recalls. If you know of any incident related to a toy injuring a child, you can also report it on this great site to help others.