Along with the toys and walks, Customs officers seized baby changing tables, stools and autism balance chairs.
Customs officers seized nearly $80,000 worth of items hidden in several cargo shipments from China.In total, authorities seized 96 baby walkers, 216 autism balance chairs, 492 baby changing tables, 196 baby/kid step stools and 1,296 alphabet mystery box toys that allegedly failed to comply with child safety standards, according to the U.S. Customers and Border Protection. Officers said they found these items concealed in four legitimate cargo shipments between January and February.
safety standards, as they have the potential to cause harm to children, our most vulnerable consumers,' Director of Field Operations Cheryl Davies said. 'This is an exceptional example of our long-standing strategic partnership with CPSC.' Authorities said the infant walkers, changing tables and step stools were missing several pieces of documentation, including consumer registrations, children's product certificates and tracking labels.
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