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Posted Apr 14th 2008 1:07PM by TMZ Staff

CSIWait, so kids shouldn't play with asbestos?

A lawsuit filed in L.A. County Superior Court says that kids who bought the CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit exposed themselves to dangerously high levels of one of the most lethal forms of asbestos through the fingerprinting powder inside. The toymaker, Planet Toys, actually put a "stop sale" on the kit back in December, but still won't acknowledge that the powder is asbestos-riddled, even though an independent test showed that it was.

The suit seeks unspecified damages. Planet Toys' lawyers couldn't be reached for comment.

UPDATE: A spokesperson for CBS Consumer Products stated, "We have not been served, so we can not comment on the specifics of the suit. However, independent tests commissioned by Planet Toys and major toy retailers revealed no levels of asbestos in the CSI Fingerprint Kits. Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, three months ago we demanded that Planet Toys issue an immediate recall of the product as well as the CSI Field Kit, which also contains fingerprint powders. In addition, we have ended our agreement with Planet Toys for both products."

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1. W T F !!?

Posted at 1:34PM on Apr 14th 2008 by my2cent

2. A little asbestos never hurt a kid.

Posted at 1:36PM on Apr 14th 2008 by Kelli

3. Let me guess..."MADE IN CHINA". Right?

Posted at 1:54PM on Apr 14th 2008 by SuperStarSteve

4. I think the lawyers are gonna be very busy.
If it was asbestos. How stupid could they be ?

Posted at 1:56PM on Apr 14th 2008 by Wroclaw

5. Bah... I used to breath asbestos all the time as a lad... never did me no harm!

Cough...sputter....wheeze..

Posted at 2:20PM on Apr 14th 2008 by JRS

6. What do I do if I bought this for my kid at Christmas?! He hasn't actually played with the fingerprint dust but can I get in on the lawsuit action?

Posted at 3:11PM on Apr 14th 2008 by JLS

7. JLS- Public Justice has filed a lawsuit under prop 65. they've issued a press release that you can look up

Posted at 7:40PM on Apr 14th 2008 by Michelle

8. Kelli- one exposure of asbestos can and does KILL. Do a little research
SuperStar Steve- Yes, this toy came from China, but Asbestos is still legal and used in the US. We import it from Canada.
All of you should be getting in touch with your reps in Washington. There is a bill in the house to finally ban Asbestos in this county.

Posted at 7:41PM on Apr 14th 2008 by michelle

9. michelle, I take it you don't recognize satire and irony when you see them. Kelli has four kids and knows as well as any mother that asbestos is dangerous.

Go Sox

Posted at 11:24PM on Apr 14th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

10. Looked up this product on line. Yuppers, made in China.

Posted at 3:36AM on Apr 15th 2008 by gossipho

11. I nearly vomited when I read this. My son has this kit, we've both played with it, and it is still in my home. WTF?? Is nothing safe anymore? Do we have to take everything we buy to independent labs for testing now?

I am totally freaked out right now :-\

Posted at 11:14AM on Apr 15th 2008 by LdyJne114

12. Hi Kelli- Sorry. I have no sense of humer when it comes to asbestos. We're dealing with the medical issues in our family.
Everyone at this site can help. Start talking to everyone you know. Remember that it's still LEGAL to import and use asbestos in this country, though it's banned in 42 countries. Not here. The auto industry and the Sand and Gravel industry are putting a lot of money into keeping it that way. Talk to your Senators and Reps in Washington.

Posted at 11:54AM on Apr 15th 2008 by Michelle

13. Good point, Michelle. One of my favorite singers, Warren Zevon, (Werewolves of London) died from lung cancer as a result of working construction when he was a young man because of the asbestos. It is important to get rid of it.

Go Sox

Posted at 10:18PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

14. I bought this kit for my nephew for Christmas but luckily heard about the recall before I gave it to him.

Posted at 1:14PM on Apr 16th 2008 by Jenny

15. I heard that all the tests done by the company itself as well as many major retallers showed NO SIGNS OF ASBESTOS. They only called a stop sale for cautionary purposes, but again multiple independent tests showed NO SIGNS OF ASBESTOS. Don't believe everything you read.. especially stuff you find on TMZ....

Posted at 2:15PM on Apr 17th 2008 by Sam

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