CPSC sends its recall notices to major retail stores across the country and store managers are then instructed to remove these recalled items and return them to the manufacturer. Some stores also post notices to inform consumers who may have bought the item before the recall. The retailer may not have received the recall or the items may have been overlooked. Most retailers are happy to have our help getting unsafe items off the shelves. Even with toys manufactured correctly, problems may arise when a child is not the right age for the item.
Labels help answer many questions about a toy's safety and suitability.
If the label says the item is not recommended for a child under 3 years of age, then it isn't. It may have parts or strings that can choke or strangle a young child. Safe for that child's age, well constructed and durable. Appealing and interesting to the child Suited to the child's physical capabilities. Suited to the child's mental and social development.