http://www.prosebeforehos.com/call-me-jesse/08/23/hey-kettle-stop-being-so-black/ The Pen Is Mightier Than Thy Wench Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:30:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/call-me-jesse/08/23/hey-kettle-stop-being-so-black/comment-page-1/#comment-44103 Call Me Jesse Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:20 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/call-me-jesse/08/23/hey-kettle-stop-being-so-black/#comment-44103 Update: Mattel toy company has recently taken blame for the majority of the recalls, declaring it was the company's toy designs, not shoddy Chinese manufacturing, that enabled small parts to become chocking hazards. Also, they admitted that many more toys having lead paint were recalled than necessary, only a small amount contained levels high enough to be a health hazard. Was this a case of fear-mongering or mere hesitance to accept blame? Either way Mattel should be ashamed. Update: Mattel toy company has recently taken blame for the majority of the recalls, declaring it was the company’s toy designs, not shoddy Chinese manufacturing, that enabled small parts to become chocking hazards. Also, they admitted that many more toys having lead paint were recalled than necessary, only a small amount contained levels high enough to be a health hazard. Was this a case of fear-mongering or mere hesitance to accept blame? Either way Mattel should be ashamed.

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