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About American Toy Institute

American Toy Institute, Inc. (ATI) is the charitable foundation of the American toy industry association, Toy Manufacturers of America (TMA). Originally incorporated in 1961 as an educational not-for-profit organization, ATI was expanded to a charitable foundation in 1985, to establish a means of serving the welfare and betterment of children through their physical and mental well-being.

Toy Manufacturers of America, Inc. (TMA) is recognized by the government, trade, media, and consumers as the authoritative voice of the U.S. toy industry. The organization, founded in 1916, is based in New York City.

ABOUT THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent, Federal regulatory agency that protects the public against unreasonable risks of death and injury associated with consumer products, including toys. To report a hazardous product or product-related injury, contact the CPSC at (800) 638-2772. Hearing- and speech-impaired callers can dial the CPSC teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. You may also visit the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov.

ATI thanks the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Lekotek Center, National SAFE KIDS Campaign, and the child development experts and characters quoted in this brochure for their review and support of this publication.