According to the group W.A.T.C.H.(World Against Toys Causing Harm) these are the top ten toys to aavoid buying or letting your children play with. Some of these toys have been recalled, but many have not. These toys are on the list for various reasons:from choking hazards, to high levels of lead.
Top ten worst toys:
- GO DIEGO GO ANIMAL RESCUE BOAT
Warnings: None
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR LEAD INGESTION INJURIES!
- STICKY STONES
Warnings: “Choking Hazard. Small Parts.”
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHOKING AND INTERNAL INJURIES!
- JACK SPARROW’S SPINNING DAGGER
Warnings: “CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.”
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE AND OTHER IMPACT INJURIES!
- DORA THE EXPLORER LAMP
Warnings: “THIS IS AN ELECTRIC LAMP – NOT A TOY! TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE, BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, IT SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED WITH OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT.”
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN INJURIES!
- LIL “GIDDY UP” HORSE – SASSY PET SAKS
Warnings: None
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR INGESTION OR ASPIRATION INJURIES!
- SPIDER MAN 3 NEW GOBLIN SWORD
Warnings: “CAUTION: DO NOT poke or jab with sword. Sections are made to stick together in the extended position and will not easily collapse if jabbed into an object, individual or animal”, and other warnings.
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT INJURIES!
- HIP HOPPA
Warnings: “Not suitable for children under 36 months. This toy should be used with caution since it requires great skill to avoid falls or collisions….”, and other cautions and warnings.
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR HEAD OR OTHER IMPACT INJURIES!
- B’LOONIES PARTY PACK
Warnings: “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE MIXTURE. Do not use near fire or flames”; “Not a Gum. Do not chew or swallow”, and other warnings/cautions.
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHEMICAL INGESTION AND BURN INJURIES!
- MY LITTLE BABY BORN
Warnings: None
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHOKING INJURIES!
- RUBBER BAND SHOOTER
Warnings: “Small Parts Choking Hazard”; “FOR TARGET PRACTICE ONLY! DO NOT AIM AT PEOPLE….
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE INJURIES
For additional information about these toys and their associated warnings you can visit the W.A.T.C.H. web site. With the many reported recall of toys this year more parents and grandparents are paying attention to the toys that they purchase for their children. Along with the W.A.T.C.H. web site you can also visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site for additional information on recalled toys and other products.
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