It's one thing to have state pride, but quite another to have state bias when it comes to protecting kids from unsafe toys. Apparently, Fisher-Price is stepping up and recalling unsafe toys...but only for their customers in Illinois.

After Consumer Reports magazine and the Attorney General of Illinois found that a red Fisher-Price toy blood pressure cuff contained lead at 7 to 9 times the legal limits in Illinois, Fisher-Price agreed to recall it.

But only in Illinois.

Until we strengthen federal law, we need to convince Fisher-Price to recall the lead-laced toys nationwide. While we are at it, we want them to take our Corporate Safety Challenge.

Please take a moment and urge Fisher-Price to recall the lead laden toy everywhere.

Fisher-Price is the first corporation we're directly challenging to sign on to our Corporate Safety Challenge. It's one way that we're holding corporations directly accountable for the products they sell. The more e-mails they get from you, the more likely they are to act, so click on the link and also forward this e-mail along to others to take action.

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Asbestos turns up in toys, children's clay
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The Recall Round Up (click here for a more complete list of recalled toys)

-Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
-The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard

-Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

-American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard