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The Toyark › General Toy News › New Law Restricts Re-Sale of Kid’s Products

New Law Restricts Re-Sale of Kid’s Products

Posted on January 7, 2009 at 5:56 pm by Super_Megatron under General Toy News

A new federal law is raising concerns and questions across the United States. On February 10, 2009 it will be illegal to re-sell any used children’s products including toys and clothing. That is according to the U.S. Consumer Protection & Safety Commission who pushed for the new laws after dozens of toys were recalled in 2008 because of lead concerns.

Toys, clothing and other items used by children under 12 will be subjected to lead testing and will have to have labels on them to prove that they have passed inspection. What is raising the ire of parents and business owners far and wide is what this will mean to clothing, toys and other children products made before February 10, 2009. Gary Walthall, the owner of Once upon a Child, a resale shop specializing in children’s clothing and other items, is afraid that he’ll have to close up shop.

Adding to the confusion and frustration is the fact that the U.S. Consumer Products and Safety Commission is not returning calls or e-mails to the countless re-salers and even journalists who have tried in vain to get clarification on what the law means to garage sales and how it will be enforced.

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  1. Super_Megatron's Avatar Super_Megatron says

    01-07-2009, 03:55 PM

    New law restricts re-sale of kid's products | News for Austin, Texas | KVUE.com | Top Stories

    UPDATED STORY:
    Some clarifications have been made.
    Update To Toy Resales Ban

  2. Runamuck's Avatar Runamuck says

    01-07-2009, 04:01 PM

    So...no more going to ebay for toys? More specifically, older toys? Please don't tell me that's what that means.

  3. Flint's Avatar Flint says

    01-07-2009, 04:26 PM

    That's going to hurt alot of people for sure. Sad day really, especially for the collectors.

  4. Da_Last_2_Walk's Avatar Da_Last_2_Walk says

    01-07-2009, 04:37 PM

    I'm glad I collect MISB/MOSC!

  5. Lody666's Avatar Lody666 says

    01-07-2009, 04:42 PM

    What the hell is this going to do to Ebay??????

  6. AdrienVeidt's Avatar AdrienVeidt says

    01-07-2009, 04:50 PM

    No mention of what the law is actually called/codified as? That's some good journalisating there, Lou.

    All that would have to be done to get around this would be to put a sticker on said items specifying the product is intended for the use of those 13+. Maybe we'll start to get carded when we buy Joe figs at Target, now.

  7. Superquad7's Avatar Superquad7 says

    01-07-2009, 05:11 PM

    Well while I understand the motivation of this, I have to say that this is just excessive.

  8. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    01-07-2009, 05:42 PM

    I read over at TFW2005 that this law only applies to toys that were recalled in the past, for example if you have one of those CARS toys that were recalled because of lead paint, you can't resell it.

  9. Fred21's Avatar Fred21 says

    01-07-2009, 05:48 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    I read over at TFW2005 that this law only applies to toys that were recalled in the past, for example if you have one of those CARS toys that were recalled because of lead paint, you can't resell it.
    God I hope so because that is not only ridiculous, but WTF are they thinking?!?!? As it was said, stop letting these huge business go to China and we won't have any problems.

    How am I supposed to complete my Super Powers figure collection now!!!!!!

  10. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    01-07-2009, 05:53 PM

    Quote:
    As it was said, stop letting these huge business go to China and we won't have any problems.
    If the companies did that, are you prepared to pay much higher prices if the toys are instead procued here?

  11. DESTRO's Avatar DESTRO says

    01-07-2009, 05:58 PM

    Completely Unenforceable............

  12. deceptifocus's Avatar deceptifocus says

    01-07-2009, 07:16 PM

    if it were true to the letter though, Ebay is pretty bad about enforcing the lamest of rules/laws

  13. Autobot_Goldbug's Avatar Autobot_Goldbug says

    01-07-2009, 07:18 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    If the companies did that, are you prepared to pay much higher prices if the toys are instead procued here?
    I believe Takara-Tomy is moving its production to Malaysia... or was it Thailand? Well somewhere in southeast Asia.

  14. VMF115's Avatar VMF115 says

    01-07-2009, 07:39 PM

    I started a thread a few weeks back on the SSMHQ on this crappy subject and law.......One thing I did contact some people about this law and there might be a loop hole...as long as the items are being sold to adult collectors on ebay with some sort of disclaimer....

    Its not just toys that had lead paint issues but all toys in general for resale to children under the age of 12.

    So our classic toys now become adult toys............

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  15. fosterlager's Avatar fosterlager says

    01-07-2009, 09:37 PM

    Until I hear more info about this action, I'm VERY glad I already have nearly all of the vintage toys I've ever wanted.

  16. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    01-07-2009, 10:01 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VMF115 View Post
    I started a thread a few weeks back on the SSMHQ on this crappy subject and law.......One thing I did contact some people about this law and there might be a loop hole...as long as the items are being sold to adult collectors on ebay with some sort of disclaimer....

    Its not just toys that had lead paint issues but all toys in general for resale to children under the age of 12.

    *Lots of links*

    So our classic toys now become adult toys............
    Unbelieveable.

    I can see no problem on ebay, just put in an adult collectible section on ebay, that happens to sell us Adults our "kids" toys

    This is going to affect people who make anything actually for kids, like, oh, say, Hasbro, as they need to pay for inspection, that means a cost increase inevitably.

    Do not approve.

  17. Jarodimus's Avatar Jarodimus says

    01-07-2009, 10:22 PM

    Hrm. The CPSC's website isn't clear to me whether date of manufacture matters:

    This makes it seem like any children's product is fair game after 2/10/09:
    Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Summary - Section 101. Children’s Products Containing Lead; Lead Paint Rule

    Quote:
    Lead Content Limits

    The limits on the amount of lead in children’s products are phased in over the course of three years. By February 10, 2009, products designed or intended primarily for children 12 and younger may not contain more than 600 ppm of lead. Children’s products that contain more lead than 600 ppm are banned in the U.S. after February 10, 2009, and the sale of those products can result in significant civil and criminal liability. The statute provides that paint, coatings or electroplating may not be considered a barrier that would make the lead content of a product inaccessible to a child. After 1 year from enactment, or August 14, 2009, products designed or intended primarily for children 12 and younger cannot contain more than 300 ppm of lead. The limit goes down to 100 ppm after three years, or August 14, 2011, unless the Commission determines that it is not technologically feasible to have this lower limit.
    But this says only products made after the dates in question need to have the certification to be sold:
    Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), FAQs For Section 101: Children’s Products Containing Lead; lead paint rule FAQs
    Quote:
    600 ppm – children’s products may not contain more than 600 ppm of lead
    - February 10, 2009 (general conformity certification required for products manufactured after that date)

    300 ppm - children’s products may not contain more than 300 ppm of lead
    - August 14, 2009 (third party testing and certification required for products manufactured after that date)

  18. Autobot_Goldbug's Avatar Autobot_Goldbug says

    01-07-2009, 11:43 PM

    eBay already had this at the bottom of any toy listing for a while now...

    Quote:
    Dear Seller

    Please note that the U.S. Product Safety Commission periodically issues toy recalls. Please review the CPSC website for specific details on all recalls issued and do not list items that are a part of any recall.

  19. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    01-08-2009, 12:37 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug View Post
    eBay already had this at the bottom of any toy listing for a while now...
    This is new. the one on ebay is for recalled items, the law is ANY child's items, even clothes I know a place in town that is all nice quality used childrens' clothes will likey shut down if used items can't be sold at all?

  20. AdrienVeidt's Avatar AdrienVeidt says

    01-08-2009, 04:48 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug View Post
    I believe Takara-Tomy is moving its production to Malaysia... or was it Thailand? Well somewhere in southeast Asia.
    They also closed down their USA Offices. Moving production out of China was most likely due simply to the rising standard of living in China and its inherent rising cost of labor.

  21. SPLIT LIP's Avatar SPLIT LIP says

    01-08-2009, 07:28 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    I read over at TFW2005 that this law only applies to toys that were recalled in the past, for example if you have one of those CARS toys that were recalled because of lead paint, you can't resell it.
    Bolded, enlarged, underlined and redded for fucking truth. Damn, somebody needs to edit the news title as that is just a flat out incorrect statement. Now there's going to be yet another unecessary shitstorm over here, too. My goodness.

  22. Mullexwing's Avatar Mullexwing says

    01-08-2009, 09:11 AM

    The media and government can't quite put their finger on why the economy is failing, and then they pass another piece of legislation like this that causes thousands of Americans to close up shop and hit the unemployment lines. Thanks Barrack Obama for placing your yes vote on this one.

  23. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    01-08-2009, 09:17 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP View Post
    Bolded, enlarged, underlined and redded for fucking truth. Damn, somebody needs to edit the news title as that is just a flat out incorrect statement. Now there's going to be yet another unecessary shitstorm over here, too. My goodness.
    Based on the language of the law that I read here:
    http://cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/summaries/101brief.html

    and this supplemental letter regarding retroactive application of the new law, I didn't see anything that explicitly stated it only applied to items that have been recalled due to excessive amounts of lead. Even the FAQ on their site does not state it applies only to recalled items.

    From what I understand of the law, in general it applies to all products designed and manufactured with the intention that they are to be used by children 12 and under. However, since there is nothing explicitly stated regarding whether this can/will be applied retroactively, it is ambiguous at best.

    Regardless, I think that the retroactive application of this law is, as Destro put it, "completely unenforceable." This expansion of the 1988 law as a whole seems to be a typical knee-jerk political overreaction to the lead paint recalls from last year and the subsequent ebay nonsense that followed.

  24. GogDog's Avatar GogDog says

    01-08-2009, 10:08 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by trebleshot View Post
    Based on the language of the law that I read here:
    http://cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/summaries/101brief.html

    and this supplemental letter regarding retroactive application of the new law, I didn't see anything that explicitly stated it only applied to items that have been recalled due to excessive amounts of lead. Even the FAQ on their site does not state it applies only to recalled items.

    From what I understand of the law, in general it applies to all products designed and manufactured with the intention that they are to be used by children 12 and under. However, since there is nothing explicitly stated regarding whether this can/will be applied retroactively, it is ambiguous at best.

    Regardless, I think that the retroactive application of this law is, as Destro put it, "completely unenforceable." This expansion of the 1988 law as a whole seems to be a typical knee-jerk political overreaction to the lead paint recalls from last year and the subsequent ebay nonsense that followed.
    Yes, but it specifically states in both of those links that it will only apply to items that contain 600 ppm of lead, which is the effective new standard of "hazardous" levels. So anyone that thinks that all toys ever can never be resold are mistaken.

  25. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    01-08-2009, 11:01 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GogDog View Post
    Yes, but it specifically states in both of those links that it will only apply to items that contain 600 ppm of lead, which is the effective new standard of "hazardous" levels. So anyone that thinks that all toys ever can never be resold are mistaken.
    I agree, it won't be the end of the secondary toy market.

    But the only way to know if a toy does violate the standard, is to have it tested. This is why I think the "retroactive" aspect of the law, real or implied, will be virtually impossible to enforce.

    Although it does make me want to test my 2-year-old's clothing for lead. o.O

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