Dangerous Children's Toys
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened a new office in Beijing in an attempt to improve safety standards and reduce the number of recalls manufactured by Chinese exporters. The office, the first of its kind to be opened overseas, will also help educate and enforce U.S. safety standards among Chinese manufacturers. According to the bbc , more than 50% of U.S. product recalls come from China.
Given that 90% toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China and Hong Kong, the decision to open a dedicated field office is certainly seen by many to be good news for American consumers. How effective the office will be, only time will tell. Each year literally thousands of children suffer serious personal injuries as a result of dangerous or defective toys, many are hospitalized and tragically, in some extreme cases, some children even die. If your child has been injured and you suspect that a poorly designed or manufactured product was to blame, Burg Simpson may be able to help you. Contact me, Holly Kammerer, or another member of our product liability team today for a free initial consultation.
