Response to Mattel Recalls

In response to Group 1 and Group 3's post on the Mattel recall of toys I agree this was an unethical issue. Whether, it is the companies fault for allowing subcontractors to approve the safety of the toy or the contractor himself for choosing lead based paint, both are partially to blame. Though the company has allowed subcontractors to overlook toy safety it still should have been checking up on the subcontractors. They should have already had programs installed to check for unsafe toys instead of starting them now. Also, the subcontractors did have the right to use a cheaper paint then the one offered to them, but when they discovered it was lead based they should have been ethically obligated to speak up. They should have known the effects it can have on the children who will play with their toys. Furthermore, they should have switched back to a safer paint. Overall, this is an unethical situation and everyone involved is to blame.