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Thomas the Tank Engine was recalled last week because the toy contained lead paint. Now ABC assigned Dan Harris to take A Closer Look into whether the Chinese-made brand was part of a trend, given that at least 70% of all toys sold nationwide are made in China. Harris noted that David Barboza, a reporter from The New York Times was detained by Chinese authorities when he visited the plant where the toxic toys were made. There have been 24 safety recalls of toys so far this year--the Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven, for example, can trap children's fingers and burn them--and "every single one" was made in China. As for federal regulation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, like The New York Times, "has no authority to carry out inspections in China."
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