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Counterfeit Toys Can Wind Up Hurting Your Child
Wednesday December 6, 2006
It's Christmas and the toy stores are crowded.
If you're a parent, you may not only be looking for those perfect gifts for your brood, but to save a little money while buying them.
But this time of year is a classic case of caveat emptor - let the buyer beware.
There are many counterfeit toys on the market that look genuine but are actually knock-offs of some better known playthings.
And while they may appear to be just as good, experts suggest that in addition to cheating the manufacturer, they could pose a danger to the most important people in your family - your own kids.
"We've seen some of these with toxic chemicals, lead based paint," explains counterfeiting expert Lorne Lipkus. "You have to ask yourself one question: who made it?"
The problem is a lot of the toys resemble the real thing. So how can you tell the genuine from the pretender?