Ebay Selling Lead
Tainted Children's Toys?
Many people assume that what is being sold on eBay is safe, and that
certain checks exist with regard to product recalls. However this may
not be the case. Buyer beware applies when shopping for children's toys
at eBay. We we went down the list
of recalled products from the CPSC.GOV website and were shocked
to see many of the same models of toys that were recalled still for sale
on eBay. While the recall covers only certain dates of manufacture, it
is impossible to verify whether or not the toys on sale are subject to
the recall.
Here are a few of many toys we found that are the same
models as those recalled for lead paint danger:
Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack Model #C6908
From the eBay Listing Found Here. According to the Auction Listing:
"RETIRED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN
STORES"
Oh yeah, that toy is retired and no longer available...
except on eBay!
BEDTIME DORA
From the eBay Listing Found Here. According to the Auction Listing:
THIS IS A NEW IN THE ORIGINAL
BOX BUT HAS BEEN RETIRED! HARD TO FIND NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN STORES.
You know this is going to be a collectable, so
why isn't the seller open about the recall and mark it up ten times?
GO DIEGO GO ANTARCTIC RESCUE
From the eBay Listing Found Here. According to the Auction Listing:
"Bid with confidence
I only sell items I would dress my own family in."
Elmo Boom Box Model #93068
From the eBay Listing Found Here:
"It is in GREAT condition with only
a few minor rub-offs."
Now that's great marketing.
Sesame Street SHAPE SORTER Model #39054
From the eBay Listing eBay Listing Found Here:
"This item comes from our smoke and
pet free home."
You'd have to be huffing lead to think smoke free
makes a difference.
Elmo's Music and Light Toy Model #93780
From the eBay Listing Found Here:
"condition: NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT
RECALL..."
After spending a week on eBay there hasn't been
a single bid placed on this item. Hmmmm....
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