Toys R Us announced Wednesday that it will take back used baby products between Aug. 28 and Sept. 20 in exchange for 20 percent off new ones. Like the federal government's "cash for clunkers" program, the "Great Trade-In," as the toy chain is calling it, will enable consumers to replace old, potentially dangerous items with safe, new ones at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores.
There are a few catches, though: The trade-in doesn't apply to any of those made-in-China toys, the ones with the lead paint and tiny plastic parts that broke off. Those were supposed to have been recalled already.This trade-in covers cribs, car seats, bassinets, strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs. The discounts apply to items made only by participating manufacturers, including many brands popular with the stroller set such as Evenflo, Chicco and Graco. Shoppers can go to the company's safety web page for the fine print.
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