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8/15/2007
The unfortunate news that another 9 million toys tainted with lead paint or dangerous small magnets were recalled today underscores many problems.
8/1/2002
Polymer clays that are highly popular at schools, childcare centers, and arts centers contain chemicals that may threaten children’s health, according to a new study released today by CoPIRG.
6/20/2002
Hard surfacing, equipment that is too high, and swings that are too close together pose preventable hazards to children at a majority of public playgrounds across the country, according to a survey released today by Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG).
2/19/2008
CoPIRG today commended leading Senators for coming to an agreement that should bring legislation strengthening product safety laws to the Senate floor soon. The full House has already acted.
11/26/2002
Consumer Group Warns Shoppers About Hidden Toy Dangers: Releases New Toy Buying Tips for Consumers
11/25/2003
Hazardous toys can still be found on store shelves across the country despite passage of the 1994 Child Safety Protection Act, according to a nationwide survey released today by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG)
11/23/2004
Hazardous toys continue to be sold in stores across the country, according to a nationwide survey released today by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG).
11/20/2007
Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released today by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG).
11/20/2007
Denver, Colorado--Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released today by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG).
11/19/2007
How can we be sure that the toys we buy for our children this holiday season are not tainted with lead? How can we be sure they doesn't pose any other hazards?
03/06/2008
CoPIRG, a leading Colorado consumer group that has published annual toy safety surveys for over twenty years today applauded U.S. Senate passage of comprehensive legislation to “give the CPSC the money and authority” it needs to protect the public from dangerous products.” CoPIRG did, however, criticize Senator Allard, who “voted in favor of several weakening amendments.”
Consumer Group Warns Shoppers About Hidden Dangers

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For more information on toy safety issues, contact:

Kirpal Singh
(303) 573-7474 ext. 302 

 

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