New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced a lawsuit Thursday against major companies for selling a lead-contaminated toy.
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart, Target and importer LaRose Industries, committed thousands of violations of multiple state laws by selling “Cra-Z-Jewelz” Jewelry-Making Kits with high lead content between 2015 and 2016.
“No parent should have to worry that their child’s toy may be toxic. As we allege, these companies imported and sold toys with dangerous levels of toxic lead, jeopardizing the health of New York’s children and breaking the law,” said Attorney General Underwood.
The Attorney General's office purchased kits from stores in New York City, Long Island, Syracuse and Buffalo which revealed that the wristbands associated with the kits, contained lead at levels of 120-980 parts per million.
Target and Walmart have refused requests from the Attorney General's office to ensure that they do not import or sell other toys that will place risk to children from lead exposure.
