Selling Recalled Toys

Someone had left a comment asking about Encores North stance on selling recalled toys. This is what we will be doing for the Spring 2009 sale.

We actually have a worker in charge of putting together a binder that will include all toys that have been recalled as well as any infant equipment. We will try to check items as they come in, but as we know, drop off can be quite hectic. We will be checking every item though before we have the first person shop. If we find that you have consigned a recalled item, you will be called to pick it up at your convenience.

My personal thoughts on the issue: Although there have been many toys recalled in the last few years, you have to check the manufacturer codes to make sure it is part of that said recall. An example would be the Dora house. I remember at a past sale someone went off on me because we were selling the Dora house, when in fact every toy has a manufacturer's number imprinted on the toy. If you go to the CPSIA, it will tell you the exact manufacturer numbers that are included in that said recall. We had checked the toys and made sure they were not part of that specific recall.

So please be aware that just because something is recalled, it doesn't necessarily mean that every single toy has been specifically recalled. ESPECIALLY with the lead concerns. Many toys produced after a certain date have been tested, and they will label those toys with a code to verify that.

Our number one concern at Encores is to make sure we are selling items that are not only in the best condition, but also items that are safe!