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Parents will gather around Christmas trees this year with a little trepidation, wondering if any of the toys they bought are among the millions that manufacturers recalled in 2007. The culprit: lead, a toxic bluish-white metal that causes learning disabilities or brain damage in children. Many tainted toys came from China, where laws are lax and poorly enforced. Sometimes the lead was where one least expected it.

SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals
$2
Location of the lead: Black paint on the metal spiral bindings
Company issuing the recall: Martin Designs
Number of units recalled: About 250,000

Curious George Plush Dolls
$15
Location of the lead: Surface paint on Curious George’s plastic face and the construction hat of “Tool Time” George.
Company issuing the recall: Marvel Toys
Number of units recalled: About 175,000

Children’s Fashion Sunglasses, Yellow Only
$1
Location of the lead: Surface paint on the frames of only the yellow sunglasses. Sunglasses in other colors are lead free.
Company issuing the recall: Dolgencorp
Number of units recalled: About 51,000

Robbie Ducky Children’s Toy Gardening Tools
$7
Location of the lead: Surface paint on the handles of the rake, hoe, broom, and spade.
Company issuing the recall:Jo-Ann Stores
Number of units recalled: About 97,000

Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments
$18
Location of the lead: Surface paint on the ornaments
Company issuing the recall: J.C. Penney
Number of units recalled: About 2,400

Horseshoe Magnets
$1
Location of the lead: Red surface paint on the magnets
Company issuing the recall: United Scientific
Number of units recalled: About 153,000

Children's Necklaces, Bracelets, and Rings
$0.25
Location of the lead: The metal jewelry itself contains lead.
Company issuing the recall: Spandrel Sales and Marketing
Number of units recalled: About 200,000

Spinning Tops
$13
Location of the lead: Surface paint on the wooden handles of the tops.
Company issuing the recall: Schylling Associates
Number of units recalled: About 66,000

Disney™ Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
$40
Location of the lead: Surface paint on the 23-piece play sets.
Company issuing the recall: J.C. Penney
Number of units recalled: About 49,000

Fishing Games
$10
Location of the lead: Parts of the game contain lead
Company issuing the recall: Far East Brokers & Consultants
Number of units recalled: About 14,000