thrift stores checking for lead

[Good Buddy]

It is a scary thought I must say, but things are okay for now.

[Good Buddy]

I just got a call from New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes office in Washington D.C. in reference to the children's clothing law. They wanted a list of all the thrift stores in New Hampshire
An intern called and he was getting the info for an aide to Congressman Hodes.
I asked for follow-up contact regarding why they exactly needed it and what, if any, help it was to their research.
When I find out the answers I'll keep y'all informed.

[SplashsMom]

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09115.html

update on lead law and childrens products

[dukek9]

Things are definitely not ok in NW PA.  I went to Goodwill tongiht and they had thrown away all children's clothes, toys, puzzles and games.  The games really hurt because just a few days ago they had quite a selection of old Parker Brothers games.  Definitely no lead in them!

The manager was quite vocal about what she termed the "law" and repeatedly stated that they would have to pay for an inspector in the store to continue to sell these items.  Therefore, she stated they could not sell them so out they go.   She also said that electronics would be the next item to go because of danger of lead!

The whole thing seemed crazy to me and I will admit I hadn't heard anything about this law so as soon as I reached home, I checked in with you guys to find out what was going on.  So thanks for the information. 

[valleythriftshopper]

That is too bad.  If I knew that they had just thrown away a nice selection of old games, I would have taken a peek into the dumster (if it is not locked) to see if anything could be salvaged!

[dukek9]

Dumpster is right by their back door and entrance to mall so either the employees are back there taking a break or else the security guard is around.  And they say that it is theft to take anything from dumpsters in PA.  Not sure about that, but not worth the hassle.  But I was sorely tempted to try and see if I could rescue the games.  Been raining/snowing so evrythign wet so i imagine they are ruined anyway.  Too bad.

I went back this morning, armed with printouts of the law and was bascially told I was not right.  At same time they were bemoaing lack of donations since as word gets around people are figuring no use to donate to them since they will only use a very limited amount of items and the rest will be thrown away.

Oh well, i tried . . . .

[aGentlerTime]

We live in W PA and do frequent thrift runs and today one store seemed oblivious to the new laws.  They had all the toys but they were bagged up but for sale (games too).  The GW in cranberry was just going through the toys today and tossing out "no no's".  I think it is borderline nuts for all this nonsense.  What happened to us being able to chose what is safe or not, appropriate or not, and "let the buyer beware"?  I can understand obviously dangerous items but these regulations take totally fine items and turn them into landfill.  Just mho.

[daswitzer]

Well, they did it!   I went to Goodwill today and they are no longer selling toys.  Not just in my Goodwill, but the one in Indiana that I frequent and I don't know how many others.  I am totally frustrated!