In October 1997, Greenpeace released a study alleging that hazardous levels of lead and cadmium are present in many popular vinyl children's products. CPSC staff has evaluated these products and determined that they are NOT hazardous.
CPSC does take action when it learns that products contain hazardous levels of lead or cadmium.
CPSC has most recently identified and taken actions to reduce or eliminate the risk of lead poisoning from a number of children's products and consumer products in which lead was accessible to children. These included imported crayons, imported non-glossy vinyl miniblinds, playground equipment and children's jewelry.
CPSC has a number of publications on toy safety, children's products, and other safety topics, available from this site.