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Mattel fined for lead-tainted toys

WASHINGTON
Fri Jun 5, 2009 3:51pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday said it imposed a $2.3 million civil penalty against Mattel Inc. MAT.N for violating a ban on bringing dangerous products to the United States.

The fine stems from Mattel's recall of 95 types of toys and up to 2 million units, from shelves in recent years, primarily for excessive lead content in paint. The toys were all made in China, the CPSC said.

(Reporting by Kim Dixon; editing by Carol Bishopric)


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