Judge Orders California Companies to Halt Importation of Hazardous Children Products
TDI International, Los Angeles, and S & J Merchandise Inc., El Monte, Calif., imported children's toys with illegal led and phthalate levels, and small parts, according to the CPSC. BLJ Apparel Inc., El Monte, Calif., imported children't products and toys with illegal levels of lead and small parts, and infant rattles that could cause choking or suffocation. All Season Sales Inc., Montebello, Calif., imported children's toys with illegal lead content. The companies' owners and managers, a total of six individuals, were also included in the lawsuit.
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