WATCH OUT – The Most Dangerous Toys of 2009

Everyone has heard about the false accusations against Zhu Zhu Pets in terms of safety, but lets get to some toys that have been found guilty.

According to W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.), the 10 Worst Toys of 2009 are:

  1. Disney-Pixar WALL-E Foam Rocket Launcher
  2. Moon Board Pogo Board
  3. Curious Baby Curious George Counting – My First Book of Numbers
  4. The Dark Knight Batman Figure
  5. X-Men Origins Slashin’ Action Wolverine
  6. Lots to Love Babies – “Mini Nursery”
  7. Just Kidz Junior Musical Instruments
  8. CAT “Rugged Mini”
  9. Pucci Pups Maltese
  10. Spy Gear Viper-Blaster

1. Disney-Pixar WALL-E Foam Rocket Launcher

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 Problem: Inconsistent labeling

Details: Large bold labeling on the front of the package states “FOR ALL AGES,” but with closer inspection on the back of the toy in small print reads “not recommended for children under three years of age.”

Problem: Potential for serious eye injury

Details: Shoots rocket up to 20 feet at a high speed that could cause injury to the eye.

 

2. Moon Board Pogo BoardMoon Board Pogo Board

Problem: Potential for head and impact injuries

Details: Despite coming with many “safety tips” from the manufacturer, the toy is all around unsafe. The “trick handle” is connected to an elastic cord that can snap back at injury the rider. The toy should require a helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guards.

 

3. Curious Baby Curious George Counting – My First Book of Numbers

Curious George

 

Problem: Choking hazard

Details: The 6 1/2″ metal rod with 5 colored beads for counting purposes could easily break and the beads could be swallowed by an infant or toddler.

 

 

4.  The Dark Knight Batman Figure

Dark-Knight-Batman

 

Problem: Choking hazard

Details:  Small detachable pieces could be swallowed by toddlers.

 

Problem: Potential for blunt-force injury

Details: Hard and inflexible pieces could cause injury if fallen on.

 

5. X-Men Origins Slashin’ Action Wolverine

Wolverine

 

Problem: Potential for blunt-force injury

Details: Has rigid and inflexible protrusions (claws) that could cause severe injury.

 

 

 

6. Lots of Love Babies “Mini Nursery”

Lots to Love Babies

 

Problem: Choking hazard

Details: This toy is meant for the use of toddlers but has very small pieces, such as a toy shower attachment, that could easily become swallowed by a young child.

 

 

 

7. Just Kidz Junior Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments

 

Problem: Choking hazard

Detail: “Drumstick” is 4 1/4″ and very slender. It fits perfectly in a child’s airway and cause choking. 

 

 

8. CAT “Rugged Mini”

CAT Rugged Mini

 

Problem: Potential for blunt-force injury

Details: According to W.A.T.C.H., the axles and wheels on the toy can separate causing a long metal spoke to become exposed with the potential to cause serious injury.

 

 

9. Pucci Pus Maltese

Pucci

 

Problem: Potential for strangulation and aspiration injuries

Details: The toy leash is 35″ long and presents a considerable strangulation hazard for the age group the toy is recommended for, 2-year-olds. The pet’s “fur” is not adequately rooted and easily comes out which could be a choking hazard for young children.

 

 

 

10. Spy Gear Viper-Blaster

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Problem: Potential for eye injuries 

Details: The toy encourages violence towards others and supplies significant force when launching darts that could potentially cause serious eye injury.

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