Shoppers beware: Some unsafe toys still on shelves

Despite new safety standards, toys with choking hazards and high levels of toxic chemicals, such as lead, remain on store shelves this holiday season.

While federal legislation passed in August gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission more tools to regulate chemicals in toys, the law won't take effect until February.

The commission recently said manufacturers can sell toys containing some chemicals until the inventory runs out.

Given that, "We may need to watch out for years to come," said David Kosmos, a consumer advocate for the nonprofit Washington Public Interest Research Group.

Check on the toys you're bringing home at www.toysafety.net.

You can also get information on recalls and sign up for e-mail notifications about recalls at the CPSC's Web site.