St. Clair Today

As parents across Michigan were busy purchasing toys for their kids over the holidays, Attorney General Dana Nessel published a consumer alert on toy safety so that parents will be informed of the potential risks, according to Michigan.gov.

The purpose of the alert is to let Michigan residents know about the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had to remove some inspectors from their usual posts between April and September in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

“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 in a Consumer Alert. “My office is committed to protecting consumers from a variety of concerns, and I urge anyone who’s shopping for toys to do their research and review the guides and tips on how to safely make purchases. There is a lot of information to help consumers this holiday season, including my office’s 2020 Dangerous Toy Guide.” 

Michigan residents can register a complaint with the attorney general’s office online if they have come across any hazards in the toys they have purchased or received.