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Through a bulletin on its official website, CBP announced that, at the Champlain port of entry, carried out the seizure of a commercial shipment containing children’s toys that did not comply with the safety requirements dictated by federal laws.
As detailed, the shipment arrived in the United States since last February. However, CBP agents took on the task of examine the toys that came from China, in collaboration with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Experts in evaluating children’s products obtained a sample of the toys for additional testing and this is how They determined that the items were not suitable for children.
During handling They noticed that the toys had sharp points, which could represent a risk of cuts for children.
Another important alarm that was raised in this regard is that some of the toys contained a toxic material that could cause adverse health effects in case of ingestion. After the conclusions, the decision was made to seize around 1,500 toys.
What can you do if you suspect you have a dangerous toy?
After the announcement about the seized Chinese toys, the authorities emphasized that they carry out various cooperative efforts to prevent harmful and dangerous products from entering the country. However, there can always be risks.
If you suspect you may have a dangerous product, you can visit SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC hotline to learn about the risks and obtain more information about recalls of specific products.
CBP also provided two recommendations to protect minors and families in general:
- Buy products directly from the brand owner or authorized retailers, do not purchase counterfeit items.
- When purchasing online, read seller reviews carefully and check to see if there is any contact information available in the United States in case you need to contact the seller.
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