Disposal Advisory: Recalled Toy Disposal Information

California Integrated Waste Management Board recognizes that recently a large amount of toys have been recalled. To best protect human health and the environment, we ask that you not place these items in your household trash. The proper management of these recalled products is to return these items to the manufacturer, so they can properly complete the disposal of the recalled toys.

Recent news on recalls of various toys has raised questions about which toys are included in the recall and what you should do if you have one of the affected products. Please view the below list of recalled toys and return instructions. The best answer is to return the product to the manufacturer.

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List of Recalled Toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls and Product Safety News website provides detailed information on the recalled products and describes actions you can take to return the product to the manufacturer for a refund or voucher. Recall notices provide contact information for the manufacturer and background information on the problem that resulted in the recall.

Return Recalled Toys

Mattel, Inc maintains information a list of their recalled products, along with instructions on how to return the product free of charge and receive a voucher.

For other manufacturers and all recalled products please check: http://www.recalls.gov/

Health Information

For health related questions, please contact you local County Health Department and ask for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program. The Department of Health Services website has contact information for the local program near you.

Other Disposal Information

If you choose to not return the product to the manufacturer for a refund and are unsure of how to properly dispose of these products, please contact your local waste hauler. In regions without curbside pickup, contact the solid waste facility operators in your area.