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ff12 Member 
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When will Americans wake up and demand that the Chinese use the same quality control that we have to use over here? If the Chinese were held to the same standards we were then the prices would not be so low. And besides why are we in the corporate bed with RED CHINA. I would like for a corporate exec. to defend these developments. We are told it is because we cannot compete and make has much money if things are made over here, I think it is because the execs. want a larger piece of the pie and the only way is to screw the American worker. |
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S. Smith Moderator
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Good questions, ff12. Whether the answer is that the execs want a larger piece of pie for themselves or for their corporations, I think the answer all boils down to money and the bottom line. And as things like quality control, government inspections and regulations, and the minimum wage increase, I'm afraid we'll see even more things going to other countries where it's okay for somebody to work a 12-hour day and make $2. |
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bama80 Member 
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I believe you can roll illegal immigrants and the domestic work force into this argument as well. -in regards to illegal immigrants working for less money and employers that are caught having to utilize them or not be competitive in their area of business. Construction contractors are caught between a rock and a hard place. If they only use legal workers and pay minimum wages, then they cannot bid projects as low as the others that use lower paid workers. This is simple math. |
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ff12 Member
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If we are going to deal with Communists and give them our stuff, why not Cuba? The cost to transport the goods would be a whole lot less and the execs. and stock holders could make even more money. |
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TCat Member 
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I think one of the biggest reasons for importing from other countries is that Americans only want to pay a certain amount for the goods they buy. To make the product, cover internal costs and have a profit margin, companies have gone to other countires to get the products made. Even with shipping, it is still much cheaper than making the products here. |
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LottieDottie Member 
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We have all witnessed the tragic deaths of thousands of domestic cats and dogs in the world recently due to China's greed and disregard of quality control. Personally I want products that I can trust and rely upon. I am slowing down my purchases of "made in china" products. And you can to. Visit these links: U.S. Stuff or Made in America. Buy American made products. Help boost our economy and put Americans back to work. |
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LottieDottie Member
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We have another "chinese import" that has been labeled very hazardous. Better start reading those labels....... "US officials have warned consumers to avoid using toothpaste made in China after a shipment was found to contain a poisonous chemical used in anti-freeze. The Food and Drug Administration said it could contain diethylene glycol, which has been blamed for the deaths of at least 50 people in Panama last year. The brands affected are usually sold at "bargain" retail outlets, the FDA said. The warning comes amid a series of contamination scandals involving Chinese exports to the Americas." Visit this link for MORE information: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/email/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6275758.stm |
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Stonefree Member 
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Basically anything that is meant to go in stomach or in through my skin, I wil not buy a "bargin" item to save money. Dollar stores are not always bargin locations because there is a reason you are getting the item for $1. As my step-father said, "Nothing, absolutely nothing, in life is free. You pay some cost, either right away or down the road." Stonefree |
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ff12 Member
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Another reason to avoid Chinese imports is that they are one of if not they largest oppresors of Christians in the world. How did we get from Tiannamen Square to giving them everything we have. In regard to all the recalls of their products , if you make a deal with the devil you will get burnt.............. |
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ff12 Member
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Add Fisher Price toys to the list of dangerous products. Lead paint used on them. |
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LottieDottie Member
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I don't think the RECALLS from Chinese Imports will stop or slow down any time soon. This is probably just the tip of the iceburg. You CAN make a difference, be an informed consumer. Lottie Dottie NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 Release #07-257 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 916-4498 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys Units: About 967,000 Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product). Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com Product List: 33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal 33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal 39038 Elmo Tub Sub 87946 Elmo Keyboard 90609 Elmo Collectible 90612 Zoe Collectible 90614 Big Bird Collectible 93068 Elmo Boom Box 93307 Press N Go Elmo 93492 Cookie Saxophone 93615 Splash Tub Puzzle B7554 Count To Beat Elmo B7987 Elmo In The Giggle Box B9620 Dora's Talking House C6908 Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack C6909 Diego Figure Pack C6911 Boots, Tico Figure Pack G5112 Sing With Elmo's Greatest Hits H2943 Grow With Me Elmo Sprinkler H3344 Birthday Dora H5570 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Zoe, Bigbird) H4628 Water Fun Tote H8237 Blue 3 Pack Figures In Tube H9124 Chef Dora H9186 Giggle Grabber Ernie J0338 Diego Talking Field Journal J0344 Go Diego Go Deep Sea Rescue J0346 Go Diego Go Talking Rescue 4 X 4 J5936 Giggle Grabber Chef Cookie Monster J6537 Sesame Street Giggle Toolbelt J6763 Royal Boots And Tico J7983 Sesame Street Tub Pots & Pans J9692 Dora's Talking Pony Place K3414 Diego - Talking Gadget Belt K3580 Fairytale Adventure Dora K4140 Toucan Motorcycle Rescue L3194 Surprise Inside Diego Eggs L3488 Sesame Street Birthday Figure Pack L3507 Sesame Street - Super Boom Box L5202 Birthday Dora L8905 Pablo & Pals M0352 Dora Figures Diego & Bear M0527 Sesame Street Giggle Doodler M2051 Lets Go Rescue Center 33663 Ernie Light Up Musical Pal 34658 Elmo Stacking Rings 39054 Sesame Street Shape Sorter 90267 Ernie Splashin' Fun Trike 90611 Cookie Collectible 90613 Ernie Collectible 90745 Construction Playset 93107 Action Fire Engine 93308 Rev & Go Cookie Monster 93493 Elmo's Guitar 93780 Music And Lights Phone B7888 Shake, Giggle & Roll B7989 Silly Parts Talking Elmo C6910 Swiper Figure Pack G3825 Dora Talking Vamonos Van G9717 Giggle Doodler H3343 Cousin Daisy H5569 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Cookie, Ernie) H4187 Dora Figures In Tube H8236 Dora 3 Pack Figures In Tube H8238 Sponge Bob 3 Pack Figures In Tube H9125 Bedtime Dora H9188 Giggle Grabber Oscar The Grouch J0343 Go Diego Go Antarctic Rescue J0345 Go Diego Go Mountain Rescue J5935 Giggle Grabber Soccer Elmo J6762 Queen Mami J6765 Prince Diego J9518 Sesame Street Giggle Drill K0617 Twins Nursery K3571 Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue Unit K4139 Go Diego Go Dinosaur Rescue L0305 Dora Figure L3215 Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-Box L5813 Diego Tub Trike M0351 Dora Figures Dora & Kitty M0524 Go Diego Go Talking Gadget M0732 Dora's Talking House M2052 Fairytale Castle To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07257.html ******************************************************** The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. |
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LottieDottie Member
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I'm sure everyone has heard the latest on Chinese imports...... Some Diabetes strips, made in China are fake!!!!! And people are getting false readings and dosing themselves incorrectly. Talk about life threatening..... First they put an ingredient in dog/cat food that caused kidney/liver failure, next they used lead paint on a popular brand of children's toys, and now this. Make a STATEMENT don't buy MADE IN CHINA products. Your health, your child's health, your pets health may be at stake. Lottie Dottie |
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