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U.S. CPSC November 20, 2007	CPSC Delivers the ABC's of Toy Safety Knowing your ABC's of toy safety will make for happy holidays.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2010	CPSC Releases Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making a positive impact and helping to restore confidence in the safety of toys in the marketplace.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2009	"Town Hall on Toy Safety": CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2002	Sorter Toys Recalled by Small World Toys The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC November 14, 2006	List of Top Holiday Safety Tips Released CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age labels.
The Motley Fool December 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Hasbro's Self-Serving PSA The toy maker is advertising its lack of lead-related recalls, but that is only half the picture. In this tough retail environment, Hasbro is looking for a way to separate itself from the crowd. Investors, take note.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2006	Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The recall responds to reports that a 19-month-old boy and a 2-year-old boy suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became lodged in their throats.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2006	Small World Toys Recalls Toy Vehicles for Choking Hazard The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays Recent recalls may have you spooked, but it's still possible to find safe playthings. In an ironic twist, all the bad news means there is a lot of information about toy manufacturing and safety this year.
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2005	Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2002	California Company Agrees To $140,000 Fine For Importing Illegal Children's Toys
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2003	Learning Curve Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2008	Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday Gifts The CPSC issued its annual holiday safety messages to remind parents to be diligent when making holiday shopping choices.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Independent Tester Sue DeRagon runs toy testing for Connecticut-based STR, one of the industry's leading third-party labs.
The Motley Fool May 14, 2008 Rich Duprey	Retailers Keep Toy Makers in Line With retailers like Wal-Mart demanding safer toys, toy makers will have to pay for the privilege of shelf space.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2002	Four California Companies Charged With Illegal Toy Importation
Fast Company December 2004 Chuck Salter	They're Not Playing Around We review the cutthroat business of toys: Does Toys "R" Us stand a chance against industry behemoth Wal-Mart this holiday season?
The Motley Fool May 25, 2004 Alyce Lomax	More Troubles in Toy Land Toys "R" Us said that it is suing its long-time online partner, Amazon.com over exclusivity.
The Motley Fool October 1, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Wal-Mart's Not Playing Around Wal-Mart is set to start a major price war on hot toys, well ahead of the holiday season. The retailer is cutting prices on what it calls the "Top 12 Toys of Christmas" by 10% to 50%.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2002	California Company Agrees to $125,000 Fine for Importing Illegal Toys Golden Gift L.L.C. of Vernon, Calif., has agreed to pay a $125,000 fine for importing toys that did not meet federal safety standards. The CPSC alleged that Golden Gift knowingly imported children's toys that violated the CPSC's small parts and labeling requirements...
The Motley Fool September 10, 2007 Rich Duprey	Testing. Testing. Disney to Test Toys! In the wake of Chinese-made toy recalls, Disney decides to take no chances, and to independently test 65,000 of the toys it gets from licensees.
The Motley Fool August 23, 2004 Phil Wohl	The Next Chapter for Toys "R" Us Has the specialty retailer come to terms with its plight in the domestic toy market?
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2009	Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban As part of its commitment to protecting the safety of children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban on toys.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Toy Sale on the Horizon? Speculation persists about the future of Toys "R" Us.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2007 Rich Duprey	Mattel Begs for Forgiveness -- From China! A bizarre apology from Mattel to its Chinese manufacturers makes the toy company seem desperate heading into the holiday season.
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Rich Duprey	Another Recall Nightmare at Mattel For the third time in a month, the giant toymaker announces another massive toy recall. This time it is 800,000 accessories for Barbie dolls, Mattel's biggest seller, bringing the total number of recalled toys to an astounding 20 million.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2002	Snail Pull Toy Recalled by BRIO Corporation and Small World Toys The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2009	Mattel, Fisher-Price to Pay $2.3 Million Civil Penalty for Violating Federal Lead Paint Ban It's the Penalty is highest ever for CPSC regulated product violations.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Quick Take: Toy Buyer Apologizes to Mattel Mattel apologizes to China, faulting its own toy designs instead of a sorely unchecked outsourcing system.
U.S. CPSC	CPSC Adopts Testing Requirements for Children's Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 5-0 on July 20 to approve new third party testing requirements to ensure the safety of children's toys.
The Motley Fool June 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Toys "R" Us Stops Playing Around Can the retailer take back toy land?
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2001	Manley Toy Direct Zapper Toy Recall The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011	Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2002	Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys Recalled by Little Tikes Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
The Motley Fool June 29, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Amazon Smacks Back The online retailer countersues Toys "R" Us.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Storekeeper Jerry Storch who became CEO at Toys "R" Us in February 2006, was the only retailer to appear before a Senate subcommittee during a special hearing on toy safety in September. The following is an edited excerpt of his testimony.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2003	Schylling Associates Inc. Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2008	Children's Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2002	California Man Sentenced for Importing Illegal Toys Steve Thai, owner of the now defunct Super Rambo Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay a $20,000 fine for importing children's toys that violate federal law...
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2008	Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Motley Fool June 10, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	A Disappointing Finish Toys "R" Us reports dismal results in its last go as a public company.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2004	Tek Nek Toys Recall of Ride-On Toys Tek Nek Toys is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 ride-on toy trucks for repair. The screw and nut assembly attaching the steering wheel can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Baby Buzz'r International Recall Toy Baby Buzz'r The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Watchdog Consumer advocate Stephanie Oppenheim taps a network of families across the country to test hundreds of toys each year, then produces a guide rating the best and the worst.
InternetNews July 5, 2006 Nicholas Carlson	Amazon Goes on Without Toys 'R' Us Amazon embraces life without Toys 'R' Us after the court-ordered divorce.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2008	Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes Playing with remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes can be fun, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is concerned about an emerging fire hazard from the battery technology being used with these toys.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	CPSC Targets Vulnerable, Hard-to-Reach Populations - Stratton Tells Congress About Toy and Child Product Safety Actions The CPSC chairman told the House Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that agency continues to enforce standards, announce recalls, and prevent deaths and injuries from rising.
U.S. CPSC September 24, 2003	CPSC Announces Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy. The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child's neck when the child swings the toy overhead like a lasso.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp	A Challenge for Parents It's important to take stock of what types of gifts will hold your children's interest for the long haul. You'll save money, your kids will be pleased, and everyone will benefit. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind for your gift-giving this year.
The Motley Fool October 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	A Truce in the Toy Wars? This holiday season, will Wal-Mart give its toy rivals a break? Toys "R" Us investors might be feeling some degree of relief right now.