Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

The nonprofit Kids in Danger reported that only 22 percent of recalled children's products were successfully returned, repaired, or destroyed, leaving 78 percent still in homes.

Dev Gowda highlights the lack of transparency from companies about recall progress and urges the CPSC to pressure firms for accurate reporting on recalls.

A CPSC spokesperson emphasized the need for companies to directly notify customers about recalls, advocating for proactive outreach including paid digital advertising.

Despite multiple recalls, the toy industry claims that very few of their products are recalled, indicating a disparity between perceived safety and actual recalls.

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