We were browsing through Canada’s Consumer Products Recall list and were struck by the diversity of products being recalled due to excessive lead content. By our count, 27 products have been recalled in 2008:
- July 2008: Craft kits
- July 2008: Chalk facial mask
- July 2008: Bracelets, Necklaces and Phone Charms
- July 2008: Necklaces and Shoe Charms
- June 2008: School Magnets
- June 2008: Pyjama Sets
- May 2008: Sleeping Bags
- May 2008: Toy wand
- May 2008: Shaker Instrument
- May 2008: Jewellery and Purses
- May 2008: Children’s Storage Bins
- May 2008: Lapel Pins
- April 2008: Fake Teeth
- April 2008: Toy Puzzle
- April 2008: Writing Pens
- April 2008: Metal water bottles
- April 2008: Locks
- March 2008: Bicycles
- March 2008: Wire Bound Journals
- March 2008: Patio Sets
- March 2008: Metal Jewellery
- February 2008: Bracelet Sets
- February 2008: Push-Pin Badges
- February 2008: Sketchbooks
- February 2008: Shoes and Sunglasses
- January 2008: Infant Sleeper and Bootie Sets
- January 2008: Lamps