9 Million Made In China Toys Recalled For Posionous Lead Paint and Magnets
by Kevin (Kun Hao) Wang
It is every parent’s happiest moment to see their children lost in imagination land playing with the latest gizmos from toy store shelves. However, over 9 million of these toy-starvation necessities have been recalled since 2003 due to lead paint and tiny magnets that could be swallowed. Mattel Inc., the largest toy-maker in the US recalled over 9.3 million infant toys global wide because of possible lead-paint hazards for young children. According to the US government, at least one U.S. child has died and over 19 others have needed surgery after swallowing magnets used in these toys.
With quality control and basic respects to business ethics, this embarrassment could’ve been easily prevented for the Chinese factories which manufactured these toys. It is unethical for these factories to use cheap quality paints and hazardous components. The actions of these factories demonstrates a poor understanding of business ethics as the central belief still remain as “quantity over quality.” Extra sickening since the target is young children. Quality, is the crucial factor that wins the hearts of consumers and in the long run, establishes trust . Continuous violation of ethical principles will only end up hindering the image of “made in China.”
Source:Consumer News on msnbc.com