Go go pets hamsters & accessories stock updates & discussion Part 2

Nuttygal

sexy_fufu wrote: »

Just a little question ?

If they recalled all the hamsters where would we stand with the accesories worth a thought ?

I think they would have to refund these aswell as the accessories are useless without the hamsters xxx

mookie

BigKisses wrote: »

I'm just looking at the goodguide.com website and they rated a box of lego as unsafe too, with a zero health rating due to high levels of PVC Chlorine
http://www.goodguide.com/products/280144-lego-bricks-more-system-ultimate-building-set

Other toys they've rated low are

my little pony tool roola http://www.goodguide.com/products/279675-my-little-pony-toola-roola?category_id=211748-baby-toddler-toys

disney just one kiss princess

http://www.goodguide.com/products/280131-disney-just-one-kiss-princess-tiana-doll

fisher price little mommy baby ah choo
http://www.goodguide.com/products/280134-fisher-price-little-mommy-baby-ah-choo-hispanic
Also a statement from them explaining what test they used(with hamster written as hampster, lol)

[IMG]http://www.goodguide.com/text/image.png?width=550&text=GoodGuide Clarifies our Toy Testing Methodology&gotham_family=Book&underline=false&foreground=63B4CD&background=FFFFFF&font_size=18&format=png[/IMG]

By Dara O'Rourke, December 06, 2009
We have been overwhelmed by the media response to our testing of toys this year, and in particular to the results of our tests of the Zhu Zhu Pet Mr. Squiggles Toy Hampster.
We would like to clarify our testing methodology and results since there has been some confusion about our research.
As we explained in our original press release, we tested the Zhu Zhu pet using a NITON XL3t series X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer.
XRF technology is a method for determining levels of elements found on the surface of a toy. This is a non-destructive testing method that measures the “total” contaminants present on the surface of the toy.
We did not test these toys using the new government standard for toy companies to determine the “soluble” level of contaminants in a toy.
The federal standard for antimony is 60 parts per million soluble. We found antimony between 93-106 parts per million total on the surface of the toy.
While GoodGuide considers the presence of any antimony on the surface of a toy to be a concern, we want to clarify that we used a testing methodology to evaluate the toys that is different from the testing methodology incorporated into the federal standards.

:rolleyes:

goggins1977

I really am going to cry now,i have sat ALL weekend in front of the computer in the hopes of getting an add on,the moment i HAVE to leave the house to take the kids to school JL go and add stock ,i have had enough now

BigKisses

carolannjo wrote: »

Saw this on sky news

But the Toy Retailers Association in the UK has told Sky News that the tests carried out by GoodGuide scientists do not stand up because they did not test the soluble levels of the chemical.
They pointed out that it is the soluble bits that should be tested because they are the parts that can be harmful to children.
The Association added that no problems were found during re-testing at the weekend and that further independent tests are happening in the UK.

Yes, goodguide have confirmed that they didn't test soluble levels they used a different test.

I'm not sure what to think now. The cynic in me thinks this is a great way for goodguide to attract attention to their cause :cool:. And seeing a box of lego on their list of unsafe products has made me a bit ... hmmm!!

shazzyf

sophie.c wrote: »

Trying to get through PM's asap but can only reply to 1 every 60 seconds - they post for 3.50

It would be much easier if you just post info - that's what usually happens. We have bombarded many a toy store in the last few weeks - they love us!

P.S. I don't need any

BigKisses

sexy_fufu wrote: »

Just a little question ?

If they recalled all the hamsters where would we stand with the accesories worth a thought ?

We'd have to buy real hamsters to go in them. :rotfl:

Nuttygal

I wonder if character will try and sue goodguide as they've not tetesbto government standards but have potentially caused a huge dip in future sales of go go pets without accurate evidence xx

goggins1977

shazzyf wrote: »

It would be much easier if you just post info - that's what usually happens. We have bombarded many a toy store in the last few weeks - they love us!

P.S. I don't need any

I have followed up on the info and the place is out of stock of ALL go go stuff anyway

mookie

Looking at goodguide's statement. The next headline will probably be something along the line of 'Cepia sues Goodguide'

Nemo9123

Nuttygal wrote: »

According to goodguide I think we're back to the days of an apple and a satsuma for the kids :rotfl: xx

definetly we couldnt even give them a skipping rope in case them hung themselves...