Because it’s the time of year when we spend too much money on toys, the group WATCH — World Against Toys Causing Harm — is out with it’s annual 10 Most Dangerous Toys List.
It’s true than any toy can become an unintentional weapon when slammed on a head, or thrown at your head, or through the window your parents just replaced last Christmas, but these particular toys may be missing important warning labels or have advertised the wrong age appropriate level on the packaging. Lets take a closer look just in case.
• Warcraft Doomhammer. Toys ‘R’ Us, Amazon.com. Risk of blunt impact injuries. 6-year-old children are encouraged to “Feel the power of the horde!” with the “legendary Doomhammer,” based on weaponry in the “Warcraft” movie. (As shown above. And I can tell you are not surprised by the warning from Toysafety.org.)
• Slimeball Slinger. Toys ‘R’ Us, Amazon.com. Slimeball ammunition can be fired with enough force to cause eye injuries. (Yep, you can shoot your eye out!)
• Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700 Blaster. Walmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com, Kmart.com. Potential for eye injuries but carries no warning.
• Banzai Bump N’ Bounce Body Bumpers. Walmart, Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Sears.com. Potential for impact injuries.
(Which I found strange since the toys are designed to protect you while making contact with others ON PURPOSE! Let’s check out this family’s toy review for injuries
• The Good Dinosaur Galloping Butch. Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Toys ‘R’ Us.com. Potential for puncture wounds due to pointed tail. Warns about small parts but not about puncture wound threat.
• Peppy Pups. Toys ‘R’ Us. Risk of strangulation due to long cord. Carries no warning.
• Flying Heroes Superman Launcher. Toys ‘R’ Us, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Sears.com, Ebay.com, BigW.com. Risk of eye and facial injuries. There are Batman, Spider Man and Iron Man versions.
• Baby Magic Feed and Play Baby. Toys ‘R’ Us, Amazon.com, Sears.com. Spoon that comes with doll has the potential to be mouthed and block a child’s airway. Has no warning.
• Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddles Family. Target, Amazon.com. Choking hazard from small parts.
• Kids Time Baby Children’s Elephant Pillow. Amazon.com. Suffocation hazard, but no warning.
Best of luck holiday shoppers! And remember to give batteries and insurance information out with all gifts this year.
