Mattel has recalled thousands of toys manufactured in China because they contain lead paint. I'm wondering who discovered this and why it wasn't discovered before the toys went on the market.
Huge companies like Mattel enhance their profits by having their merchandise manufactured in foreign countries. It's an acceptable cost saving measure but only if the quality of the goods is equal to that manufactured in Canada and the States. If Mattel's inspection team is unable to ensure that goods manufactured offshore are meeting our guidlines then this is going to hurt their sales.
We seem to be hearing about an awful lot of recalls these days...well after the product has been widely distributed to the buying public. I'd be interested in knowing how much of this is attributed to offshore manufacturing.
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