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Mattel Toy Recall

Mattel Toy Recall

How to Shop for Safe Toys This Holiday Season 2007

With numerous recalls of beloved toys like Thomas trains and Polly Pockets, and increasing awareness of lax safety standards in production facilities overseas, parents everywhere are concerned about how to shop for safe gifts this season.

Here are five ideas to make safer holiday toy choices.

1. Shop at small local toy stores where you know the owners and personally know they have a dedication to quality safe toys. Often, small shopkeepers will do the extra work for you to make sure the toys they sell meet the highest safety standards.

2. Shop on-line retailers like PlanetHappyToys.com, where their mission is to find safe toys for kids.

3. Shop at large national retailers which provide special resources for safer shopping. ToysRUs, for example, now makes available a country-of-origin list for all toys in its 842 U.S. stores. You have to ask for the list – they don’t advertise that it’s available. Another good option is The Right Start chain of stores. They only sell products tested according to ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) guidelines.

4. Shop major brands that now have made extra strides in safety assurance. While RC2 (Thomas) and Mattel (PollyPocket) have had recent problems, it also means that they are doing everything they can for quality control so that they have no other consumer issues or recalls.

5. Check out product approval seals like Good Housekeeping. While these seals programs don’t necessarily cover all product safety areas, and never can carry all products in the marketplace, you can count on another level of scrutiny on the toy you are considering bringing home to your child.

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Mattel recalls more Chinese-made toys

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Mattel Wwe

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where can i buy “ucreate music” by Mattel in Toronto?

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Mattel Toy Story

Mattel Toy Story
Will you continue to buy Chinese made products for your kids?

- Recalls of millions of Mattel toys found to contain lead paint….
- largescale recalls for dangerous parts of toys….

Never have never will. But if you think of it, i don’t think it is China’s fault that the manufacturers don’t check the products coming from other countries to ensure that the fit the manufacturer’s standards. They should even do random testing to ensure that the safety standard are met on a regular base, they don’t have to wait until an accident occurs before they step in to take action. I mean consumers are paying and trusting that all of the best standards are met and such. Take for instance also, most recalls were first done because most toys had small magnets which were later determined to be harmful when children swallowed them and other small parts of the toys. If the manufacturer knew that it was well recognized and trusted globally, they should’ve put it into account in advance that children do take things and shove them in their own mouths which is quite dangerous alone already, add to it that they have magnet & other sharp or blunt parts and summed up with not meeting safety standards let alone quality standard. Made me suspicious from the very beginning. I first became a mom a few years ago but being the eldest in my family and having watched my half siblings experiment with every toy made me start watching out myself for the future. I can definietly simpithy with parents but the best thing to do out there is pay very close attention to anything that has anything to do with kids other wise we will be losing so many of them which is the very worst news any parent wants to hear or go through. Since this started happening i ceased to buy anything made from China i mean if our countries don’t watch out for us then why should the Chinese people? And us consumers by buying products from China despite the things happening, we are making it ok for China to continue in its destructive path and non-of them can be held accountable for anybody or creature’s death.

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Mattel Twitter

Mattel Twitter

Toyota’S Recall And Crisis Management 2.0

Crisis management is not just about contacting news outlets or writing an apologetic press release. In the digital age, crisis management requires swift, sweeping action on all digital fronts: social media, blogs and company websites. For the potentially long-term damage to Toyota’s no. 1 auto brand, you’d expect the Japanese automaker to be more proactive in managing the media firestorm surrounding its faulty floormats and accelerator pedals.

“It’s not good news because it hurts their image for quality and reliability,” said Thierry Huon, an auto analyst at Exane BNP in Paris to the NYT. “It’s not good advertising.” For a brand whose core competency is superior quality and leadership that needs to grow 50% in the next year to meet it’s ambitious goal of 15% global market share, the company could do better to manage its recent recall crisis.

Toyota has the opportunity to utilize social platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to manage this branding crisis, but has shown a half-hearted effort. Facebook, the largest social network, is not being utilized by Toyota to reach out to its nearly 70,000 fans. While loyal fans stick up for the brand — for instance Ron Short points out GM is also recalling its vehicles — Toyota’s voice is silent. The Japanese car manufacturer is also under-utilizing its Twitter account to get the news to its 14,000 followers. Toyota has posted a mere six tweets regarding the recall — not as much as you might expect a brand in crisis management mode.

The consequences of poor crisis management could severely damage its reputation as the number one automotive brand, with $30.5 million brand earnings, according to Interbrand. Should we expect the Toyota brand to move down Interbrand’s list next year? Depends on how they manage the situation. At least for now, Toyota needs to stop the bleeding or it could cede its brand earnings to its automotive counterparts. Since Jan. 15, Toyota’s stock has tanked 430 points, or 10.4% while Honda and Ford have seen a mere 4.3% and 2.1% decline, respectively. While the auto market is slumping, Toyota’s stock is falling like a rock compared to its competitors. Toyota can minimalize damage through effective crisis management.

Successful crisis management requires timing, response and sincerity. Dr Rory Knight and Dr Deborah Pretty have performed extensive research in crisis management. They have studied the stock price of brands facing catastrophic failures (similar to Toyota). They bucketed those company’s whose stock price recovered to the level prior to the catastrophic event and those that did not recover. Knight and Pretty determined effective management is critical in the recovery of company value.

How can a be crisis managed well? Mattel Inc. faced a recall similar to Toyota when it retracted 28 of its products in 2007. The toy manufacturer reacted quickly to identify the problem and took immediate action to recall faulty products. To curb a public outcry, Mattel worked closely with the media. At the end of the day, Mattel…

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Mattel Voluntary Safety Recall Facts

Mattel Voluntary Safety Recall Facts

How you Can Choose Safe Toys This Holiday Season?

Dear Consumer,

As you search for the perfect toy to give to the little ones in your life this holiday season, you may be confused and even scared about some of the recent media attention on toy recalls and overseas manufacturing of toys, in general.

Some parents have even decided to look for other gift alternatives instead of buying toys. But is this really wise? Toys are intended not only to be a form of entertainment for children, but also a beneficial and vital part of their development. They provide a wonderful source of learning and entertainment for kids of all ages. Playing with creative toys enhances motor skills and provides a constructive way to release energy. By selecting quality toys from a company that researches their manufacturers thoroughly and regularly, you are giving a child an amazing way to foster creativity and stimulate intellectual development.

With this extreme attention on toy safety and product recalls in recent months, particularly on toys imported from China, it is crucial that consumers be informed and not misled. While it is true that over 80 percent of the toys sold in this country are imported from Chinese manufacturing plants, countries don’t make toys — companies do. It’s important to not view all toy companies as a singular entity.

It is a fact that big name toy companies like Mattel have had some products recalled due to safety issues, but it is imperative to set the record straight. Most toy recalls are due to design issues – such as small parts that come off and present a choking hazard and not for the use of unsafe materials. These design-types of recall issues have nothing to do with Chinese manufacturers and are, in fact, not a manufacturing issue at all.

Small toy companies are concerned about recall fears being attributed to all companies, instead of the specific companies affected. There are thousands of toy companies in the U.S., yet the weight of attention to recalls among the large toy companies such as Mattel and Hasbro bears heavy on small toy companies. A small toy company in Madison, WI had this to say on their blog regarding the Mattel toy recall:

“The Mattel recall is bad for the entire toy industry… Mattel’s failure to effectively oversee their suppliers darkens the public perception of all Chinese manufacturers. It’s unfortunate this negative perception extends to companies that actually enforce rigorous quality standards, factories whose products consistently pass safety and lead tests…”

American consumers should be aware that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) is also working very hard to ensure the safety of toys and other products imported from China. An International Consumer Product Safety Program known as the 2007 China Program Plan has been implemented. Responding to the problem of product recalls from China, the CPSC states, in part:

The Commission is exploring a variety of means to reduce the number of consumer products imported to the U.S. that pose a substantial product hazard, that violate mandatory product safety standards or that otherwise pose an unreasonable risk to American consumers. These efforts have included the creation of a new Office of International Programs; the development of the China Program; participating in product safety seminars; direct notification to manufacturers and to General Administration for Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) when a Chinese manufactured consumer product recall occurs; and stepped-up port and market surveillance to help keep defective or violative products out of the hands of consumers.

It is important to understand the impact of applicable U.S. standards, including ASTM-F963, which “relates to possible hazards that may not be recognized readily by the public and that may be encountered in the normal use for which a toy is intended or after reasonably foreseeable abuse. The standard covers requirements and contains test methods for toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age.” These standards are put in place as a voluntary way for the toy industry to police itself and protect the public.

A second way that the CPSC works with toy companies to provide safety information to consumers is with package labeling. Parents and others can help safeguard the children they are buying toys for by reading the labels and following the recommendations and warnings. Many issues in toy safety are directly related to consumer choices to purchase toys not intended for a particular age group. Most toys are given an age rating and a warning if there are specific reasons, such as small parts, if there are inappropriate for young children.

Recall information that is presented to the media and the public fails to properly identify problems related to age-appropriate products for children. There is a combined responsibility of toy companies, manufacturers, government, and parents/consumers to screen age appropriate toys based upon the development of a child. While it is easy to choose a learning game or an intellectually stimulating toy for a particularly mature child, it is important to remember that the behaviors and instincts of small children that can lead to some safety issues with some toys and that the guidelines are put in place with that consideration in mind.

There is a deep concern for children and safety issues in the toy industry, and it is a very real issue that is addressed by most toy companies. The standards that are set by the toy industry have not changed despite the recent media uproar. These standards are high and, when adhered to, are more than sufficient to keep toys safe.

At my toy company, History in Action Toys, I have taken great care in the design of our action figures to ensure that our toys are safe for the children who play with and love them. It is important to me that they provide a real opportunity for social interaction and educational benefits, but safety is my number one priority when designing and producing our toys. We currently market three action figure toys that each depict a leader from American history. We have had our toys independently tested by a third party to determine if they meet the safety standards set forth in CSMC’s ASTM F963.

THIS toy company does not ignore safety issues. I care deeply about children and would never have gone into this business or developed toys for them if this were not true. I worked hard to select a top-notch manufacturer in China, based upon their history, the clients they work with and their capabilities to produce a safe, quality product. I personally visited the manufacturing plant in China that I chose to produce my products, both to ensure quality control and to get to know the people I am working with. I consider this both a responsibility and a privilege and I have spent a great deal of time and money to guarantee that our products are and continue to be safe. Even though the manufacturer I chose was not the least expensive proposal that I received, when it came down to a choice between knowing I was producing a safe, quality toy and saving some money, safety and quality won hands down.

I have employed Bureau Veritas, an independent agency that works with companies worldwide to provide independent testing, inspection, auditing and certification to help ensure they meet and exceed all standards of safety. This independent testing agency determined that my toys met the ASTM-F963 standard. I am pleased with the positive results I have obtained regarding the safety of the toys I produce.

Don’t paint all toy companies with the same brush. While some companies have been hit hard with recalls, many more companies are in the same category as mine, having never had an unsafe toy on the market.

You can buy toys for your children this Christmas, made in the U.S. or in China with confidence and safety. Research the companies you are buying from to determine their safety history and their reputation for addressing and eliminating problems and concerns.

It is important to remember that most manufacturers, in the U.S. and in China, produce safe, quality toys that meet or exceed safety standards and that the number of recalled products is an extremely small percentage of the total amount of toys on the market today.

Check recall lists such as the one that is provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx). You can sign up for e-mail notification of all product recalls. You can also find great information about toy safety at the Toy Industry Association’s Web site, www.toyinfo.org. It provides recall lists, facts on toys, buying tips and more. It also addresses the issue of buying toys manufactured in China in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of their website with the following response:

Q: Should I avoid any toys made in China? Won’t that be safer for me?

A: All toys sold in America regardless of where they are made must conform to tough U.S. safety standards – standards that have served as models for other industries and countries around the world.

Since it is companies, not countries, that make toys, it is companies that are responsible for adhering to rigorous safety standards and conducting inspections throughout the process. Random on-site and off-site testing occurs in all manufacturing plants, in China and elsewhere. Toys are also randomly inspected before export to the US.

In light of the recent recalls, there has been additional testing and vigilance by toy manufacturers, retailers and importers.”

I encourage consumers to review and follow helpful toy shopping tips listed below:

• Carefully read the label and choose toys that bear the ASTM F963 label (Products with this label have gone through a full array of tests and design specifications to reduce or eliminate potential harm caused by the toys’ makeup or use.)

• Look for recommendations of appropriate age ranges and warnings of small parts or other hazards

o Consider whether there are younger children in the home and whether they can be harmed with the toy

o Consider whether the recipient is likely to use the toy in a manner other than the toy’s intended use

• Diligently research any concerns with a particular toy company

o Check the recall lists at the CPSC’s Web site: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx

Buying a toy doesn’t have to be a frightening venture. You can buy toys for your children this holiday season and be confident of their safety and quality. Remember, the safety of our children is a joint venture between toy companies and consumers. We can all do our part to ensure children can reap all the benefits quality toys have to offer without being in harm’s way.

As I am a strong believer in my toy company, I am more than happy to speak to consumers and media to help address and alleviate concerns regarding the safety and quality of History In Action Toys.

Kind regards,

Sterling Ashby

Founder, History In Action Toys

(202) 487-8376

sashby@hiatoys.com

About the Author

Author Bio

A former attorney at one of Washington D.C.’s premier law firms, Sterling T. Ashby earned his J.D. at Columbia University School of Law in New York City. He founded History in Action Toys in 2004 to pursue his dream of offering toys that inspired creative play and learning in children. HIA Toys strives to fill a void in the marketplace by creating limited-edition, collector-quality action figures that awaken children’s imaginations while they learn about lesser-known American heroes. For more information on HIA Toys, visit the website at www.hiatoys.com or contact via e-mail at info@hiatoys.com.

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Mattel Wholesalers

Mattel Wholesalers

Tres trampas con la importación de China – y cómo evitarlos

Es difícil encontrar un producto en esta época que no viene de China. Pero se estos productos bien recibido y ha de fabricación china logró sacudir su mala reputación de la misma manera que otros países de Asia hace 20 años. Al parecer, si no has seguido el año pasado informes de noticias de las preocupaciones de la seguridad y la retirada de productos de productos hechos en China.

Así son todas las críticas verdad? Decidimos buscar a los tres mitos más comunes de la compra de productos de China y ver cómo eran válidos.

1. "Los productos chinos son seguros."

Se trata de una antigua creencia que ha sido presentada a la vanguardia de la gente mente otra vez por varios casos de alto perfil en los EE.UU..

Mattel promulgó una retirada masiva de juguetes en agosto de 2007, porque los juguetes han sido decoradas con pintura de plomo, una práctica ilegal en muchos países occidentales. Un estimado de 10.5 millones de juguetes fueron retirados del mercado, lo que llevó a la gente a cuestionar la seguridad de muchos productos chinos.

¿Quién tiene la culpa en estos casos?

Algunos las empresas chinas a la exportación decir que la gente está buscando en el lugar equivocado en busca de respuestas y, en lugar de buscar en el fabricante, debemos buscar en las empresas hacer su pedido.

Rose Li, gerente de relaciones públicas de Chinavasion, dijo que las fábricas chinas sólo eran capaces de trabajar con las especificaciones que se les da por el cliente.

"Fábricas chinas se vista mejora de materiales y la certificación como accesorio opcional, que aumentan el precio ", dijo.

La Sra. Li dijo que los importadores que buscan en los productos de abastecimiento de China en primer lugar encontrar los mercados finales "las normas de seguridad exacto cumplimiento antes de decirle a los fabricantes sobre las especificaciones exactas que necesitan para el producto.

Ella dijo que es también una buena idea para comprar un solo artículo primero que debe verificar que el producto era seguro y bien trabajado para garantizar la satisfacción del cliente.

2. "Los fabricantes chinos tratan de engañar después de pagar."

Mientras que una búsqueda rápida en línea podría llegar a cientos de historias de personas que dicen haber sido engañados por proveedores chinos que sería conseguir una imagen desequilibrada como los que tienen buenas experiencias son mucho más menos propensos a hablar.

Steve Wu, especialista en Chinavasion compra, recomienda los que utilizan tarjetas de crédito para hacerlo a través de un controlador de pago de un tercero como PayPal.

"Eso evitará que el vendedor de obtener información sensible de crédito del comprador y permitir al comprador a suspender el pago si hay algún problema con el acuerdo ", dijo.

Otro pieza clave de los consejos ofrecidos por los comerciantes regular de mercancías es la transferencia de dinero en cuentas bancarias de la empresa y no las cuentas bancarias personales, y mantener siempre un registro documentado de las operaciones para ayudar a controversia casos, si las cosas van mal.

3. "No hay manera de saber si una empresa china es legítimo."

Este es un temor particularmente grande para los exportadores que compran en línea o por teléfono y tienen miedo de la compañía que está ordenando sus productos en realidad no podría existir, o puede estar en problemas financieros, sin que puedan recurrir si pagan por un orden y que Para no llegar.

El análisis de algunos estudios de casos de personas que han sido estafados, surgen ciertos patrones. importadores experimentados será detectar señales obvias de peligro en el inicio de cada historia que debería haber advertido que el comprador fuera en una fase temprana … antes que el dinero cambió de manos.

Muchos chinos fabrica también están registrados en Hong Kong y pueden ser controlados en línea en icris.cr.gov.hk / CSCI /

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