Lead can harm developing brains. Since major recalls in the 2000s the U.S. strengthened testing and certification, but parents still need to check recalls, clean surfaces, and avoid chipped or vintage painted toys.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recalls, approves safety modifications, and works with manufacturers to fix hazardous consumer products. The Yazoo lawn mower case illustrates how design hazards can lead to corrective actions - and company decline - but details should be verified in current CPSC records.