I know this is an ongoing story that most of you are aware of but it's of such a nature that I thought I'd post this just in case they're were a few of you that have little ones & grandkids, nieces, nephews & the like that were not aware of the Mattel recall. Some of the toys are very popular such as the Elmo, Dora The Explorer & Big Bird. There is a new recall today affecting 9 million toys.

Lead is something you don't want in your kids system.

this is a link to the latest development:

http://finance.comcast.net/www/news.html?x...l&cvqh=itn_toys

here's a link to the Mattel Safetly recall facts

http://www.mattel.com/safety/us/

This makes me soooooooo MAD!

Yes..it's terrible because thousands upon thousands of children have probably been affected in some way or another over the years from this form of poisoning. ...learning disabilities, behavioural problems, etc.

on a lighter note:

this guy has a ..um..different take on the situation..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3U5St1P3XeE