Zhu Zhu pets claimed unsafe by GoodGuide
CNN’s website, CNN.Com , is reporting that a consumer group is claiming that Zhu Zhu pets are dangerous for children. The makers of Zhu Zhu Pets, Cepia LLC, has denied these claims.
The consumer group GoodGuide has stated that the light brown version of the popular hamster toy named Mister Squiggles has unsafe levels of the chemical antimony. The web site for GoodGuide (www.goodguide.com) reports that this chemical, along with tin, was found during their testing of this product. This web site states that the chemical antimony has been linked to such medical problems as cancer, lung and heart disorders.
The testing done by GoodGuide showed that the chemical antimony was found to be 90 parts per million in Mister Squiggles, while the industry standard for this chemical is 60 parts per million.
Cepia CEO Russ Hornsby defends the safety of the toy and in a written statement assures customers that the company performs rigorous safety testing on all their toys. He further states that the results of all these tests show that Zhu Zhu pets and all their products are in compliance with government and industry safety standards.
Zhu Zhu pets are one of this season’s hottest toys. They simulate a real hamster, giving children the opportunity to have a pet without all the mess and stink associated with real hamsters.