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September 12, 2007

Senate committee to hold hearing on toy safety

The Senate Appropriations committee will hold a hearing at 11 a.m. on improving toy safety, removing lead paint and the role of the Consumer Products Safety Commission in toy safety.

The toy industry has been battling safety concerns and recalls over toys made in China.

Mattel, the world's largest toymaker, has had to recall three batches of products made in China because of paint that may contain excessive levels of lead.

Pawtucket-based Hasbro Inc. is the world's second-largest toy maker. In July, Hasbro recalled all of its Easy-Bake Ovens because children were getting burned by the imitation kitchen appliance.

Check back at 11 a.m. to watch video coverage of the hearing.

-- With Journal archival reports and Bloomberg News reports.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 10:50 AM | Permalink

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