Former Toy Importers Plead Guilty to Selling Hazardous Toys
However, Customs and Border Protection seized imported toys from their shipping containers as they entered the U.S. on 33 separate occasions, including 17 times due to CPSA violations and 16 times for copyright infringement. All defendants were arrested Feb. 6, 2013.
“The United States has some of the strongest toy standards and lowest lead limits in the world, specifically to keep children safe,” said CPSC Chairman Elliott Kaye. “We have no more important mission than protecting children. For that reason, the CPSC will continue to work with our federal partners to enforce toy safety requirements at the ports and in the marketplace.”
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.