Recalled Toys

By Alyce B.

Why are people's children getting sick from toys. Here we are counting down the 5 of the15 biggest recalls of 2009.

1 Infintino is a recalled toy because it has blue metallic fabric the can detach away from the toy causing a choking hazard to young children.

2 Alpargatas flip - flops recalled for the decorative painting on the sole of the shoe contains lead.

3 Evenflo childrens activity center recalled for one end of the activity center can fall off causing a fall hazard to small children.

4 simplicity drop side cribs. Recalled for The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.

5 Zebco fishing poles recalled for the paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead.


my resource for the article was from www.parents.com/baby/safety/biggest recalls of 2009