BATTAT INCORPORATED
1560
Military Turnpike Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901
Telephone: (518) 562-2200
Fax: (518) 562-2203
Toll Free, For Orders:
(800) 247-6144
Toll Free Fax for Orders:
(800) 844-3366
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BATTAT and the SAFETY OF TOYS
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The recall of toys recently highlighted in the media deserves everyone's special attention. We at Battat take toy safety very seriously. We would like to shed light on that important issue and the way we handle it.
Battat has been designing and manufacturing high quality toys for more than 35 years under the brand names of Battat®, Pucci Pups® and Our Generation®, as well as the well known brand name of Parents®.
Please rest assured that Battat toys HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY WAY INVOLVED in the recent lead paint recall.
We fully understand the concerns of parents when it comes to the safety of the toys they buy for their children, and we long ago adopted rigorous safety standards. The measures we put in place, which are met on a constant and regular basis, include:
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1. Full compliance with federal code 16CFR1303, which limits the amount of lead permissible in toys.
2. Compliance with all USA safety standards and specifically those regulations that deal with paint content, breakage and suitability to age groups.
3. Compliance with all regulations, directives and guidelines of the US Consumer and Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
4. Testing of any toy we introduce to adhere totally with the regulations of The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), specifically to ASTM F963 and all US federal laws.
5. Certification of sample toys by an independent Lab stating that the toy complies with all required standards.
6. On premise re-testing of our products during the manufacturing process as well as before they are shipped from the factory.
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These measures have been in place for many years, and are not simply a reaction to the recent toy recalls from China. Battat is committed to the highest safety standards and for that you can count on us.
Phthalates are chemical plasticizers added to plastic to make toys soft and flexible. They have been shown to be potentially harmful, particularly for children age three and under, who often mouth their toys. All Parents toys are phthalate-free. We discontinued the use of phthalates in our toys and packaging a few years ago, well in advance of most in the industry. Our decision was made in response to our own concerns and our customers' best interests.
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