What toys were recalled last year?
Approximately 18 toys (some with several different style or model numbers) were recalled during FY 1982. 5. There used to be a “banned toy list.” What happened to it? The Commission discontinued the “banned toy list” in 1975 for several reasons. Toys which have been banned or recalled have been removed from retail shelves. Manufacturers have the responsibility of notifying retailers if a product is being recalled and should be taken off the shelves. When a toy is recalled, the Commission often issues a press release to alert both retailers and consumers. Since these are released during the year (as needed) a single list would require constant updating. Often manufacturers redesign their products to remove a potential hazard, but the toy appears to be unchanged. A redesigned product could be mistaken for the product which was recalled. In addition, since the Commission does not have the resources to check all toys for safety, the “banned toy list” was misleading because it implied that
