01/10/09

FYI:Children?s Product Safety Laws Taking Effect 2/09

by Ummsami

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Info and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

January 8, 2009

Release #09-086 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

In February 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) take effect. Beginning February 10, 2009, children?s products cannot be sold if they contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm) total lead. Certain children?s products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 cannot be sold if they contain more than 0.1% of certain specific phthalates or if they fail to meet new mandatory standards for toys.

Under the new law, children?s products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date. The total lead limit drops to 300 ppm on August 14, 2009.

Sellers of used children?s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards.

The new safety law does not require resellers to test children?s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children?s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties.

As of August 14, 2008, it became unlawful to sell recalled products. All resellers should check the CPSC Web site (www.cpsc.gov) for information on recalled products before taking into inventory or selling a product. The selling of recalled products also could carry civil and/or criminal penalties.

Please visit the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov for more information.

02/23/07

cheap deals

by kittylitter123

Yes the place is a zoo on 1/2-off-everything Mondays, yes the place can be somewhat disorganized at times; though most of the clothes are sorted and color-coordinated on the racks; yes it is CASH only, but this is what an authentic, old-school resale shop is supposed to be like. If you are looking for organization, along with higher prices, shop consignment stores instead.

Otherwise, if you can handle it, the prices are pretty cheap, they have different "deals of the day" every day of the week, and the selection isn't completely picked-over, like some other more popular resale and/or consignment shops in the lincoln park/wicker park area. Salvation Army thrift store just a few blocks away for more selection. These gems may get discovered soon...

• Pros: inexpensive, decent women's clothes selection
• Cons: crowded, especially on mondays, CASH only

06/08/06

Some good finds if you have the time

by truthmaker

Good store in an okay location; it is located on the corner of Sunnyside and Sheridan. There is a good variety of clothes, toys, and shoes here, but the furniture area is pretty small. The prices are higher than the Salvation Army, and sometimes much higher than the other local thrift stores, but the price may be worth it for the generally superior quality of the clothes (if you have the time to sift through the racks). The store also sells small appliances and dishes at reasonable prices. I've bought several wicker baskets and some clothes at this store; I've been happy with all my purchases. The store does not take credit cards or debit cards.

• Pros: good variety overall, air conditioning for the summer, right off the #151 bus (sunnyside stop)
• Cons: no dressing rooms, personal signs from manager can be excessive, smell in store on really hot days