A recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) titled “Trouble in Toyland” lists some of 2013’s most dangerous toys. For the past 28 years, PIRG has researched toy safety and provides safety guidelines for consumers when buying toys for small children. PIRG looks for “common hazards” in toys, including lead and other toxins, choking hazards, magnets and noises that exceed the legal limit,. The organization then compiles a list of toys currently on the market that pose potential safety hazards.
PIRG’s reports have led to more than 150 recalls and other regulatory actions, and has helped educate the public on the need for stronger public health and consumer safety standards to protect children from unsafe products.
Hazardous toys for 2013 from PIRG:
Choking risks
- Product: Princess Wand
Manufacturer/Distributor: Greenbrier International
Store: Dollar Tree
- Product: Bead kit
Manufacturer/Distributor: Greenbrier International
Store: Dollar Tree
- Product: Littlest Pet Shop – #2744 Horse
Manufacturer/Distributor: Hasbro
Store: Kmart
- Product: Littlest Pet Shop – Candyswirl Dreams Collection #3313
Manufacturer/Distributor: Hasbro
Store: Kmart
- Product: Littlest Pet Shop – Sunil Nevla
Manufacturer/Distributor: Hasbro
Store: Kmart
- Product: Littlest Pet Shop – Seal and Dolphins
Manufacturer/Distributor: Hasbro
Store: Kmart
- Product: Gobble Gobble Guppies
Manufacturer/Distributor: SwimWays
Store: Kmart
- Product: Super Play Food Set
Manufacturer/Distributor: Geoffrey LLC
Store: Toys “R” Us
- Product: Fisher-Price Loving Family Outdoor Barbecue
Manufacturer/Distributor: Mattel
Store: Kmart
Toxic risks
- Product: Captain America Soft Shield
Manufacturer/Distributor: Disguise Inc.
Store: Toys “R” Us
- Product: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pencil case
Manufacturer/Distributor: Innovative Designs LLC
Store: Toys “R” Us
- Product: Lamaze Take and Tidy Activity Mat
Manufacturer/Distributor: TOMY
Store: Babies “R” Us
- Product: Monster High Skelita Halloween Costume
Manufacturer/Distributor: Rubie’s Costume Co.
Store: Toys “R” Us
Magnet risk
- Product: Sonic Sound Sizzlers Noise Magnets
Manufacturer/Distributor: JA-RU Inc.
Store: Family Dollar
Noise risks
- Product: Chat & Count Smart Phone
Manufacturer/Distributor: Leap Frog
Store: Babies “R” Us
- Product: Lil’ Pal Phone
Manufacturer/Distributor: Leap Frog
Store: Babies “R” Us
- Product: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Remote
Manufacturer/Distributor: Mattel
Store: Babies “R” Us
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