our goodwill dumped all kids stuff

[cravenab00]

i thought they clarified that the law didnt affect used stuff??? On mondays i drop off my oldest at scouts and go to the goodwill just down the street. i went in today, and the whole kids section is BARE. Just a few things that were size 12 and up. I asked what the deal was and they said it was because of the new law, and that they wont have kids stuff until the law is clarified ( i thought it WAS!)

i am working on getting kids spring summer stuff, i cant afford to shop anywhere else!

[~Megan~]

It was delayed for a year as well.

[leximom]

aside from the fact that they clarified the law, did your goodwill miss the memo that they posted a new date for the required testing until a feb 2010?

That's sad. Did they just throw out all the donations that they were given or what?

[Tilia]

I am not sure if my store is getting rid of the kids stuff or not. Last Monday, they had all kids clothes for a quarter, when usually it is just a certain tag color is a quarter on Mondays.

[MangoMommy]

Oh no! I need to go check my Goodwill!

[llamalluv]

Originally Posted by leximom

aside from the fact that they clarified the law, did your goodwill miss the memo that they posted a new date for the required testing until a feb 2010?

That's sad. Did they just throw out all the donations that they were given or what?

By "clarified the law", do you mean they completely lifted the requirements for testing and the penalties for selling unsafe goods? Or are you talking about that lame memo they sent out stating that thrift stores didn't have to test, but would still be subject to stiff penalties?

[mightymoo]

I was expecting places like goodwill to dump kids stuff as a result of the new law, they won't be willing to take on the liability.

[Denvergirlie]

Originally Posted by llamalluv

.... lame memo they sent out stating that thrift stores didn't have to test, but would still be subject to stiff penalties?

Ding, ding, ding.... This local Goodwill is apparently unwilling to take the chance. No, they do not have to test but can still be subject to fines should they happen to sell the wrong thing.

[KatWrangler]

Originally Posted by Denvergirlie

Ding, ding, ding.... This local Goodwill is apparently unwilling to take the chance. No, they do not have to test but can still be subject to fines should they happen to sell the wrong thing.

But they don't have to take this chance for another year!

[bc1995]

I noticed when I walked by out Goodwill last week that they had also cleared out their children's section.

[Denvergirlie]

Originally Posted by KatWrangler

But they don't have to take this chance for another year!

No.

If Goodwill sells something that is above the limit today, they very well could be fined.
There is only a stay on the testing portion.

So since Goodwill has no desire to test, they are playing it safe and not even getting involved, thus this store has choosen to dump the items.


The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties. The fine can be up to 100,000.00 and or five years in jail.


Lots of people asked for clarification of the update and so on Feb 10 the CPSA made available for the public a booklet that helped resellers know what was expected and what to do.
(Link to the booklet resell charity info starts on page 10 goes to 12 http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/sbguide.pdf )

[rebeccalynn]

I'm not surprised. I do not shop at goodwill but we have a huge kids consignment event twice a year that is in danger of not continuing. I get most of the girls clothes and toys/games there and then sell our outgrown but in good condition stuff. They are encouraging buyers/sellers to contact your representatives and tell them that the current "stay" is not enough - that thrift shops are trashing their kids goods and consignment sales are on hold and how this is effecting your family.

[GruppieGirl]

My local Salvation Army has never carried any kid's gear. No strollers, toys, highchairs, etc. There was simply no way they could keep-up with recalls and safety information.

[yogafeet]

unbelievable.:

[AngelBee]

[LeighB]

: Oh no! I hope mine didn't do that. I am about to leave to go get Dd some snow boots and some new books.

[amj'smommy]

I did notice my local Savers had revamped their kids section and there weren't as many toys but still they had toys. I suppose I could live w/o the toy section (as we already have enough IMO ) but I LOVE thrifting for my dc's clothing

[KatWrangler]

Originally Posted by Denvergirlie

No.

If Goodwill sells something that is above the limit today, they very well could be fined.
There is only a stay on the testing portion.

So since Goodwill has no desire to test, they are playing it safe and not even getting involved, thus this store has choosen to dump the items.


The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties. The fine can be up to 100,000.00 and or five years in jail.


Lots of people asked for clarification of the update and so on Feb 10 the CPSA made available for the public a booklet that helped resellers know what was expected and what to do.
(Link to the booklet resell charity info starts on page 10 goes to 12 http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/sbguide.pdf )

Gotcha. I thought the whole thing was delayed a year.

[ILoveMyBabyBird]

so does this affect used children's clothing as well or just toys/books/gear? I am not up to date on the law.

This is awful though, i think a law that was meant to keep kids safe is going to hurt some families.

[mightymoo]

Originally Posted by ILoveMyBabyBird

so does this affect used children's clothing as well or just toys/books/gear? I am not up to date on the law.

This is awful though, i think a law that was meant to keep kids safe is going to hurt some families.

It includes clothing.