Barbie talks about her Lead Poisoning Infection

This youtube spoof shows Ken and Barbie discussing her recent infection with lead poisoning. I thought it would be longer but it's still pretty funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cChD9K-5QKI  or from...

Coma girl, 5, poisoned by 'date-rape drug' in her toy

Aqua Dots or Bindeez beads toys could be in millions of unsuspecting homes as not everyone reads the news and they may not be aware of the contaminated beads."A five-year-old girl slipped into a coma after putting...

Aqua Dots Recall by Spin Master – Children Became Unconscious After Swallo...

Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads Consumer Contact: For additional information, phone number and the manufactures website visit www.consumernewsweekly.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety...

Australia bans toy over GHB fears

"Australia has issued a nationwide ban on a Chinese-made toy after it was found to contain a substance linked to the date-rape drug GHB. Three children have been taken to hospital after swallowing tiny beads from the Bindeez game - one of the best-selling toys in...

Popular Australian Children's Toy Contains Date Rape Drug, Toddler Hospitalised

I wonder if China is to blame for this one? GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy, was found in this children's toy."A Queensland toddler is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning from a toy which contains...

Top Toy Recalls in 2007

"Whats a parent to do? The Christmas season is upon us and Santa may not make very many children happy this year. If there is a particular toy that your child wants and it is on the recall list, he or she is going...

China toy group says was aware of magnet problem

Beijing (ANTARA News) - China knew about problems with magnets on toys as long ago as March, an industry official said on Wednesday, following a second massive recall of Chinese-made Mattel toys due to hazards from small, powerful magnets. Mattel Inc. the largest U.S. toy...

Pictures Of Mattel Toy Recall

"Mattel has a reputation for being one of the most conscientious toy makers and is known for having sophisticated inspection and testing systems at many of its China facilities to guard against flawed, defective...

Chinese CEO Kills Self After Toy Recall

Those guys don't fool around; Zhang Shuhong, the CEO of a Chinese toy manufacturer that was implicated in the recent recalls of lead-containing goods, hung himself on Saturday. "BEIJING, China (AP) -- The head of...

Adult Toy Magnate and Cypriot Army Separate Amicably

While visiting Cyprus, you may now hear the following: 'at this point, we'd like to ask everyone to discontinue use of any electronic devices that may emit radio frequencies, or to please turn on the in-flight...

Suspicious sex toy panics posties

"Bomb squad officers called in to blow up a suspicious package found it contained a packet of chocolate buttons and a vibrator. Post Office staff in Harland, Chesterfield called in police when they heard the package making a noise. Mansfield Road was closed off for an hour...

Barbie is Back With a Brand-New Beat

In a new bid to reach the girls of tomorrow, Mattel had revamped their Barbie product line, introducing a Barbie mp3 player...I think they look more like Bratz, but Mattel's not gunning for my...

NY Toy Fair Preview - Preschoolers Get Online!

One of the highlighted toys is a laptop that lets kids plug in shapes and then go online to corresponding websites! Don't panic - there's no typing, and the toymaker claims they will not be able to surf the net. Read about other featured toys. Almost everything at the fair...

Japanese toy firms look to adults

TOKYO (Reuters) - Faced with a declining birth rate and a rapidly aging population, Japan's toy makers have had to learn life's most sobering lesson: everyone must grow up. The industry that put "Transformer" robots into toy chests around the world and made "Tamagotchi"...

Pinata stuffed with US soldiers no longer available

Oriental Trading Company has now shelved its army vehicle pinata after numerous complaints from readers."the profoundly tasteless party favor blogged yesterday on BoingBoing is no longer offered for sale at the...

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