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If it's designed in the US and manufactured in China, and it's a POS, who does one blame? There's a difference. Shoddy specs are the responsibility of the designer. Shoddy manufacturing is the responsibility of both since they have shared responsibilities in producing the item as designed.
When hazardous materials are the issue, the manufacturer, w/o the designer's knowledge, either substitutes an alternate material instead of the spec'd material or the designer doesn't specify the necessary specifications. Unfortunately, designers/importers must now repeat a QC step to ensure product elements aren't hazardous, especially with toys and other consumer products. It's an added cost ultimately paid for by the consumer. No complaint on my part even though I enjoy lower prices like anyone else.
While there are several thousand items produced in China, a blanket condemnation of Chinese-made products isn't fair to those made to a good/high quality. The same can be said of most countries that produce products for US consumption.
Sherwood
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