Good Guide Say Zhu Zhu Pets are Unsafe
Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters operate like real hamsters. (Photo via annia316, Flickr.com)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is currently investigating whether the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters are unsafe. According to a consumer group called Good Guide, the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters, which has become the holiday season’s must-have toys, may contain high levels of antimony. The group claims (information posted on their website) that Mister Squiggles, the light brown hamster in the Zhu Zhu Pets toy line, contains unsafe levels of antimony which can cause cancer, lung and heart problems.
The makers of Zhu Zhu Pets, however, are denying the claims and sustaining their grounds. “All our products are subjected to several levels of rigorous safety testing conducted by our own internal teams, as well as the world’s leading independent quality assurance testing organization, and also by independent labs engaged by our retail partners,” Russ Hornsby, CEO of Cepia, said in a written statement. “The results of every test prove that our products are in compliance with all government and industry safety standards.”
Zhu Zhu Pets, Love at first Sight
I was blown away ever since I first heard about the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. They’re just absolutely adorable! I know several kids in my family that want one, and I’ve been somewhat budgeting for these little critters for Christmas. I don’t bash ‘Good Guide’ for making a big stink about the Zhu Zhu Pets. As a matter of fact, I’m glad they voiced their concerns. Even if they are wrong about the product being unsafe, it never hurts to be safe.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is running examinations to find out the exact levels of antimony and whether Zhu Zhu pets have unsafe levels of the chemical. So if you are planning on getting Zhu Zhu Pets this Christmas, you might want to wait until the results are released before you spend your money.
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