Summary

Introduction

Survey Findings

Choking Hazards

The Water Yo-Yo

Dangerously Loud Toys

Toxic Toys

Survey of Online Toy Retailers

Ineffective Toy Recalls

Loopholes in Toy Safety Legislation

Positive Trends in 2003

Survey Methodology

Attachments/Charts

Credits

Attachments

Attachment 1 – Summary of Toy Hazards and Examples of Potentially Dangerous Toys

Toys that Pose Potential Choking Hazards
Toys that Pose Potential Strangulation Hazards
Toys that Pose Potential Projectile Hazards
Toys that are Dangerously Loud
Toys that are Potentially Toxic

Attachment 2 – Unsafe Toys Identified in New York State Stores

Toys Identified in Upstate New York Stores
Toys Identified in New York City Stores
Toys Identified in Long Island Stores
Hazard and Label Key
Toy Safety Survey Form