Thursday, July 24, 2008

Safety recalls increased 22% over last year


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From Public Citizen
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Wednesday 23 July 2008
CPSC Data Show Safety Recalls Increased 22% Over Last Year Leading Consumer Groups Urge Congress To Enact Strong Reforms Before Recess

The number of recalls of toys and children's products is up 22% over the first half of last year, despite industry promises last year to solve the problems that made 2007 the "year of the recall," according to an analysis of Consumer Product Safety Commission data by the nation's leading consumer groups. The groups urged Congress to complete a "strong CPSC Reform Act" before the August recess.

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