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Stages of a Toy Recall

Terry Kind, MD, MPH

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008;162(4):390.

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Questioning: Why do I have to give back my toys? Where will they go? Will someone else play with them? Will I get them back someday? Who told you to take them from me? What does lead look like? Is it on the list? What list? What's a recall?

Denial: Mommy, it doesn't look like anything's wrong with the paint. I can't see any lead; where is it?

Anger: Why do you have to take my toys away? It's not fair! I’m not happy about this.

Bargaining: I’ll be careful, I promise. I won't let my brother lick them. Please, Mommy.

Depression: I don't know what I’m going to do. I’ll never have another toy as good as this one.

Guilt: Mommy, did I do anything wrong? I’m sorry. Do you still love me?

Acceptance: It’ll be okay. I don't want a broken toy anyway.

Appreciation: . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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