What's Next ? Mattel is just the beginning

The Monsterous Toy Making Giant Mattel Said Yesterday it was recalling dozens of their products including Polly Pocket, Batman, Barbie and Other Toys in the Asian Markets. This Asian Recall is Part of a worldwide recall announced Yesterday here in the US aimed at removing more then 18 million toys from store shelves and home because of Lead Paint and Tiny Magents that could be swallowed by our children. Its also the 2nd major recall announcement in 2 weeks by Mattel.

Mattel continues to say " they do not put a price tag on safety " I actually do believe they think this now, but indirectly may of lost focus on safety. These public companies are unnder so much stress to post a profit, and unfortuanley its my opionion that they may of cut too many costs with may of had a direct effect on this massive recall. And to this point, this pressure is than pressed down to their Manufacturers in China. The Cheap Labor people, the ones who all of us just assumed were producing safe toys for our children.

All of us need to put pressure on these Toy Companies to produce safe products. If this means an increase in the price of toys, than do it, but do it fast. Because the fact is their are millions of parents and Grandparents out there that are very nervous and scared right now, and perhaps overwhelmed at the situation.

You want to really do the right thing Mattel? Why dont you set up shop at every single Toys R us Store so all of us can bring our toys in for you to tell us what is safe and what is not. Who has time to mail in the toys? Make it easy!

Why dont you make a deal with Walmart and their Clinics to have our children checked out at no cost?

You need to not only communicate with your customers and rectify the situation, you need to change your ways of doing business overseas. You need to show your customers what you are doing so this doesnt happen again.

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I am afraid this is only the begining.

Now that the cat is out of the bag, chances are we will start seeing many more recalls from China, as they make more than just toys. Many of the other larger toy companies manufacturer their toys in China, so I would expect some of these companies to step forward with recalls.

Changes need to be made. I appreciate Mattel recognizing the issue and taking the steps to rectify it. It cant be easy telling the world that most of your products are not safe and take them away from your kids. But it never should of came down to this.

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