We are very concerned about the total number of deaths and injuries we are seeing. We are working to make the product safer.
It really developed out of a clear need to give guidance, We knew that there were too many swings in a set.
The majority of deaths with kids under 16 are because they were on adult ATVs.
We want consumers to be informed and know the resources available to them. We can do all this work just to do the recall and ensure we have every model covered, but if the parents still have the product lingering in their home then that's a serious concern for us.
You don't want to dispose it in a way where children can still get their hands on it. In some cases, you may need to return the jewelry to get a refund.
We have a greater concern with metal jewelry because of the higher level of exposure. It's around the neck, on the wrists -- that's in addition to hand-to-mouth contact, so there's a stronger potential that more lead can get to the body.
This is an area we feel very strongly about. Aluminum wiring in a house presents a very serious potential fire hazard. We feel that there are a significant number of homeowners who have aluminum wiring and who haven't yet taken steps to make their homes safe.
