Flame Retardants Linked to Children's Health Issues

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A sofa may contain up to two pounds of flame-retardants.

A new study finds one class of flame retardants -- chemicals used to make furniture and electronics more fire-resistant -- are linked to lower IQs and poorer coordination in children. The chemicals known as PBDEs have been phased out of new products, but many older items are still in homes. Reporter: Mina Kim

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