A new federal law is raising concerns and questions across the United States. On February 10, 2009 it will be illegal to re-sell any used children’s products including toys and clothing. That is according to the U.S. Consumer Protection & Safety Commission who pushed for the new laws after dozens of toys were recalled in 2008 because of lead concerns.
Toys, clothing and other items used by children under 12 will be subjected to lead testing and will have to have labels on them to prove that they have passed inspection. What is raising the ire of parents and business owners far and wide is what this will mean to clothing, toys and other children products made before February 10, 2009. Gary Walthall, the owner of Once upon a Child, a resale shop specializing in children’s clothing and other items, is afraid that he’ll have to close up shop.
Adding to the confusion and frustration is the fact that the U.S. Consumer Products and Safety Commission is not returning calls or e-mails to the countless re-salers and even journalists who have tried in vain to get clarification on what the law means to garage sales and how it will be enforced.
TOYARK.COM says
Originally posted by Super_Megatron @ Toyark.com under General Toy News.
Toys, clothing and other items used by children under 12 will be subjected to lead testing and will have to have labels on them to prove that they have passed inspection. What is raising the ire of parents and business owners far and wide is what this will mean to clothing, toys and other children products made before February 10, 2009. Gary Walthall, the owner of Once upon a Child, a resale shop specializing in children's clothing and other items, is afraid that he'll have to close up shop.
Adding to the confusion and frustration is the fact that the U.S. Consumer Products and Safety Commission is not returning calls or e-mails to the countless re-salers and even journalists who have tried in vain to get clarification on what the law means to garage sales and how it will be enforced.
skatezaz says
whoa illegal to sell loose figures? is that what that means?
rob0213 says
Ha! Suck it repackers!!!!
UMAN says
Yeah, WTF does this even mean?
fred v says
~~oh for the love of gawd,wtf~~
COL Abernathy says
This is vague. It can mean anything from no toys at garage sales to retailers not taking returns because they're not allowed to sell them.
jbowman says
spacemonkeymafia says
Now see TA this is news worty!!!!
What does it mean?
Lantern_Lad says
Interesting.
There will be a crack down at Frank & Son's as well as every convention in the U.S.A.
skatezaz says
i hope to todd that there is a loophole
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