Fresh US recall of Chinese toys

US authorities have recalled more than 600,000 Chinese-made toys, the latest in a series of product scares involving Chinese goods.

The affected items are sold by a range of retailers including Toys R US.

More than 500,000 keychains and toys are being recalled after being found to contain excessive levels of lead paint.

About 80,000 baby rattles are being removed from sale because they pose a potential risk, although regulators said no injuries had been reported.