Democratic lawmakers insist they'll beef up Consumer Product Safety Commission

While urging parents to be vigilant in their holiday shopping, Illinois Democratic members of Congress said they'll press ahead with efforts to improve the safety of children's toys by strengthening the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

The CPSC has called for millions of units of some the most popular toys on the market to be pulled from store shelves, including Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Exploreres, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Curious George, Elmo and others. Lead paint and loose magnets are the main reason for recall. Most of they toys are made in China.

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