Kids at Risk

Alarms sounded that a toy was dangerous. Neither the agency charged with safety nor the manufacturer acted. Not until a boy died.

Part 1: Agency lacks authority
Part 2: Inside the botched recall
Sidebar: Action delayed; kids burned
Followup: Retailers pull toys
Followup: Magnetic jewelry dangers

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