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Protect Michigan's kids from toxic toys

Tell the Michigan Senate to pass the Children's Safe Products Act.

In May 2009, thanks to an outpouring of public and expert support, the Michigan House passed the landmark Children's Safe Products Act by nearly 2-1.  This "Right-to-Know" legislation would require large toy importers and manufacturers to disclose whether products they sell in Michigan contain "chemicals of highest concern."

Unfortunately, partisan politics have stalled the Act in the Senate's Health Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Tom George.

Take action and tell your state senator and Sen. George to pass the Children's Safe Products Act.

Overview

While most toys on store shelves are safe, we continue to find toys that pose a range of safety hazards to small children. As a result, parents and other child-care providers need to remain vigilant in order to prevent toy-related deaths and injuries.

Recently, PIRGIM broadened the scope of unsafe toys to include toys labeled as phthalate-free. Our analysis last year shows that even some products labeled phthalate-free contain the dangerous chemical.

Toy manufacturers should act swiftly to recall unsafe products and give parents the information they need to allow them to purchase safe toys for their children. PIRGIM and our allies have prompted recalls or regulatory action on over 100 toys.