Executive Summary

Introduction

Choking Hazards

Phthalates in Children's Toys

Dangerously Loud Toys

Other Toy Hazards

Gaps Remaining in Toy Safety

Positive Trends in 2002

NYPIRG's 2002 List of Dangerous Toys

Appendices

Credits

 






 
NYPIRG's 2002 List of Dangerous Toys


Toys that Pose Choking Hazards:

Chickie and Duckie Wind-Up Toy - Manufacturer Unknown (contains small parts and has play value for children under three)

Disney's Monsters, Inc. Sully and Boo Doll - recalled November 21, 2002 (contained small parts and has play value for children under three)

Geoffrey's Lil' Chef's Play Food Oversized Bucket (contains small play food)

Lego's Racing Car 25-Piece Building Sets (contains small parts and does not contain the statutory choke hazard warning)

Toy Island's Clifford the Big Red Dog Wind-Up Toy (contains small parts and has play value for children under three)

Unique's Happy 1st Birthday Balloons (latex balloons marketed to baby)


Toys that Contain Toxic Substances:

Geoffrey's Travel Case Cosmetic Set (contains xylene)

Sassy's Hello Bee, Hello Me Bath Book (contains phthalate)

Sassy's Who Loves Baby Photobook (contains phthalate)

Toys that May Pose Hearing Damage Hazards:

Fisher Price's Blue's Clues Learning Lessons Computer (95 Decibels)

Leap Frog's Puppy Phone (94 Decibels)

Power Gear's Star Blaster Set (100 Decibels)

 

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