Nessel issues consumer alert on toy safety
As parents across Michigan are purchasing toys for their children this holiday season, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert on toy safety to make Michiganders aware of toy safety protocols and to warn of the potential for dangerous toys.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency responsible for protecting the general public against risk of injury and death associated with toys and other products. CPSC inspectors are to review and intercept dangerous toys before they reach the market, but reportedly during the months of April to September 2020, CPSC pulled inspectors from ports around the country due to COVID-19, causing a major drop in inspections.
“Parents must exercise caution when purchasing toys for children this year as some of the traditional safety protocols that we’ve become accustomed to may have been compromised due to COVID-19,” Nessel said. “There is a lot of information to help consumers this holiday season, including my office’s 2020 Dangerous Toy Guide.”
Michigan consumers rely on the CPSC to protect their children by inspecting toys before they reach store shelves. Many children’s products may not appear dangerous, but if the product is swallowed or ingested, it could result in serious injury or death. As lead paint on a toy is not visible and parents are not equipped to run fire resistance testing on youth pajamas, there is no way to differentiate good products from bad items at this time.
Should consumers notice any problems with a recently purchased toy or children’s product, they should report it immediately to the CPSC website where such complaints are publicly posted at www.saferproducts.gov.
Michigan consumers can also file a complaint online with the Attorney General’s Office at www.michigan.gov/ag.
Access to Justice Campaign seeks support
Supporting the Access to Justice Campaign in 2020 should be a priority for every Michigan attorney. Within the climate of the current crisis, a growing number of families are turning to civil legal aid to save their homes and safeguard their families, and to secure an income when employment is uncertain. The Michigan legal community can fundamentally improve access to justice for those who need it most by donating to the ATJ Campaign now.
Last year, more than 1.9 million people qualified for civil legal aid, and we anticipate this number will increase due to the pandemic. Supporting access to justice helps thousands through free legal assistance and representation, self-help centers, legal clinics and pro-bono assistance, and educational support on legal topics. Having meaningful access to an attorney and to the courts is often the biggest difference maker in changing lives for the better.
Making a 2020 gift to the ATJ Campaign will help ensure access and fairness for all in the justice system. The ATJ Campaign is a collaborative centralized campaign, administered by the Michigan State Bar Foundation in partnership with the State Bar of Michigan, to increase resources for these regional and statewide programs.
To make a charitable contribution or for additional information about the ATJ Campaign, visit atjfund.org. One hundred percent of each donation will be distributed to support civil legal aid to low-income individuals.
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