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Last updated on Tuesday, December 2, 2014
(BOSTON) - National consumer groups have released a list of toys that could be dangerous for children this holiday season. Check out this list before you look for deals to keep hazardous toys out of your child’s hands.
The following list of potentially dangerous toys was composed by national advocacy group, World Against Toys Causing Harm.
Air Storm Firetek Bow
Price: $15.00-$24.97
Manufacturer or Distributor: Zing
Hazard: Potential for eye injuries.
Radio Flyer Ziggle
Price: $39.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Radio Flyer, Inc.
Hazard: Forehead and other impact injuries.
Catapencil
Price: $3.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Toysmith
Hazard: potential eye injury
Alphabet Zoo and Stack Pull Toy
Price: $19.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Skip Hop
Age Recommendation: "AGES 18m+"
Hazard: potential for strangulation and entanglement.
SWAT Electric Machine Gun
Price: $9.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Junxing Toys Industrial Co., LTD; Toy 2U
"Manufactory" Company, LTD
Age Recommendation: "For Ages 5+"
Hazard: Realistic toy weaponry
Wooden Instruments
Price: $9.97
Manufacturer or Distributor: Walmart Stores, Inc.
Age Recommendation: "12m+"
Hazard: choking
Bottle Rocket Party
Price: $14.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Norman & Globus, Inc.
Age Recommendation: "Ages 8+"
Hazard: Potential for face and eye injuries
Lil Cutesies- Best Friend
Price: $4.84 - $7.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: JC Toys Group, Inc.
Age Recommendation: "Ages 2+"
Hazard: Potential choking
Colored Hedgehog
Price: $10.99
Manufacturer or Distributor: Toys R US
Age Recommendation: "0+"
Hazard: Potential choking hazard
True Legends Orcs Battle Hammer
Price: $14.49
Age Recommendation: "3+"
Hazard: Potential blunt trauma injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has guidelines on what to look for in buying safe products
Keep in mind:
Magnets - Children's magnetic toys are covered by a strong safety standard that prevents magnets from being swallowed. High-powered magnet sets that have small magnets are dangerous and should be kept away from children. Whether marketed for children or adults, building and play sets with small magnets should also be kept away from small children.
Balloons - Children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than eight years old. Discard torn balloons immediately.
Small balls and other toys with small parts - For children younger than age three, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking.
Scooters and other riding toys - Riding toys, skateboards and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times and they should be sized to fit.
Once gifts are open:
Keep toys appropriate for older children away from younger siblings.
Battery charging should be supervised by adults. Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to young children. Pay attention to instructions and warnings on battery chargers. Some chargers lack any mechanism to prevent overcharging.
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