Children's Belts Recalled Due to Lead Paint Dangers
PRNewswire.com is reporting that Target stores and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall of children’s belts due to excessive levels of lead found in the belt buckles of the belts. The levels of lead in the buckles exceed the federal standard that the EPA allows. According to the report, roughly 105,150 units have been recalled as a result of the dangers from the lead levels.
There are two brands associated with the recall; they are Cherokee boys belts and Circo girl’s belts. The belts were manufactured in China and sold in Target stores between December 2008 and December 2009. Consumers are strongly urged to stop using the belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund of the purchase amount.
The federal lead standard was originally set in place to prevent lead poisoning primarily amongst children as they are the most susceptible to suffering lead poisoning. Children are particularly in danger of lead poisoning because they ingest a higher percentage of lead than adults, which greatly increases the toxicity of lead. Lead poisoning can cause brain damage, diminished bone and muscle development, damage to the nervous system as well as to the kidneys.
