Major retailer, Target Corporation, has recalled two of their popular fidget-spinners over reports that they contain excessive levels of toxic lead.<\/p>\n
The heavy metal is poisonous and can cause symptoms through exposure like stomach pains, headaches, constipation, irritability, memory problems, and tingling in the hands and feet<\/p>\n
The brain is particularly sensitive to lead exposure, and in serious cases, exposure can cause seizures, coma and even death. Survivors of lead poisoning may become anaemic and infertile A not-for-profit organisation produced a report that suggested Fidget Wild Premium spinners contained leads levels from 520 parts per million (ppm) to 33,000 ppm. The legal limit is 100 ppm. The shocking results were reportedly found in both the brass and metal versions of the toy. The centre bearing contained the highest amount of lead and lead toxicity levels of the ‘arms’ reportedly exceeded legal limits.<\/p>\n
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\nGiven that the fidget spinner target market is generally children, the toxic lead exposure can cause even more lasting complications<\/strong> for a child’s underdeveloped body. Children exposed to lead may suffer from developmental problems, cognitive limitations and even death.<\/p>\n