Safe (Lead-Free) Toys? - Page 2

[libranbutterfly]

Originally Posted by Kama82

I just looked at the plan toys site some (it is very slow for me though). I liked what I saw I think my daughter would find those way more fun than little people.
I have two questions though. The first one is it says they are made in Thailand, are they safe? are there quality control issues there?
THe second question is where can I buy them? I can't figure it out.

They have them at oompa toys

[Erin+babyAndrew]

yep, Lego is safe. it is made mostly in Denmark, a bit in eastern europe and some in mexico. Playmobil, I believe is also european manufactured.

[Pam_and_Abigail]

Here's the canned response from Hasbro, makers of Tonka trucks:
(still haven't heard from Learning Curve)

Hi Pam,

Thank you for contacting Hasbro, Inc. We are pleased to be able to respond.

Hasbro maintains stringent quality control standards in all aspects of the manufacturing process, in both Hasbro-owned factories as well as factories that are contracted to produce Hasbro-branded product.

The Company regularly reviews and monitors a variety of quality control checkpoints during manufacturing, and tests the materials used in the production of our products at various stages of the process. Specific to the issue of lead paint, paints used on our products are screened, tested and often re-tested at factories manufacturing Hasbro product throughout the world, including the United States and China.

Again, thank you for contacting us.

My letter:
Customer (Pam McDormand) 08/16/2007 09:09 PM
Hello,
My daughter has picked out a large Tonka dumptruck with a hard hat for her birthday, but with all the recent news about toy recalls, I feel wary about buying anything made in China. We want to be reassured that your toys do not contain lead paint or other harmful toxic chemicals.

Thank you very much,
Pamela McDormand

[movinmomma]

Here are a few toys that aren't made in China:

U.S. Made Toys: 35 categories of toys that are made in the U.S.
http://usmadetoys.com

Ikea: Train sets from Bulgaria (and the cars fit on Thomas tracks). Even though they carry toys from China, they put all toys through rigorous, accredited safety tests.
http://www.ikea.com

Roy Toy: Based in Maine, they make charming wooden log cabins and other building sets made from pine logs and stained with a non-toxic dye. Most toys stores do not carry Roy, so go to http://www.roytoy.com for the best selection.

Little Tikes: Much of their stuff is made in Hudson, OH (they manufacture & distribute in Europe and Asia also). You can check for "Made in USA" molded into the bottom of the product just to be sure. These are sold at Target, Wal-mart, and major toy stores, and at http://www.littletikes.com

Crayola: Already mentioned in this thread, made mostly in Easton, PA where the company's headquarters and major manufacturing facilities are located.
http://www.crayolastore.com