Children’s Products From China Seized at Los Angeles Port

LOS ANGELES—Authorities at the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaport complex recently seized hundreds of items—including toys and baby walkers—shipped from China that violated U.S. child safety standards, it was announced April 29. Among the seized items were 96 baby walkers, 216 autism balance chairs, 492 baby changing tables, 196 children’s step stools and 1,296 alphabet mystery box toys, said Jaime Ruiz of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The items had a combined estimated value of $79,696. “CBP is committed to preventing the illegal importation of products that violate U.S. safety standards, as they have the potential to cause harm to children, our most vulnerable consumers,” said Cheryl Davies, CBP Director of Field Operations in Los Angeles....