Tuesday, November 24, 2009

HERE'S A LIST OF THE TEN MOST DANGEROUS TOYS OF THE YEAR

This week, a watchdog group called World Against Toys Causing Harm . . . also known as "WATCH" . . . released its annual list of the Ten Most Dangerous Toys of the Year. Check it out:


#1.) Disney Pixar Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher: This is an air-pressured tube launcher that can shoot a foam rocket up to 20 feet. It's been flagged for its "potential for eye and other impact injuries."

#2.) Moon Board Pogo Board: This is a cross between a skateboard and a pogo stick. It's been flagged for its "potential for head and impact injuries."

#3.) "Curious Baby Curious George Counting: My First Book of Numbers": This is a book for newborns with lots of small, moving pieces. It's been flagged for its "potential for choking injuries."

#4.) The Dark Knight Batman Figure: This one's been flagged for its "potential for blunt impact and penetration injuries."

#5.) X-Men Origins Slashin' Action Wolverine: And this one's been flagged for its "potential for eye and other impact injuries."

#6.) Lots to Love Babies "Mini Nursery": This is a miniature doll that comes with its own bathtub, and lots of other tiny pieces. It's been flagged for its "potential for choking injuries."

#7.) Just Kidz Junior Musical Instruments: This is a music set with lots of small pieces for kids as young as 18 months. It's also been flagged for its "potential for choking injuries."

#8.) CAT "Rugged Mini": This is a toy bulldozer with a three-inch metal rod for an axle. It's been flagged for its "potential for puncture wound injuries."

#9.) Pucci Pups Maltese: This is a plush puppy that comes with its own leash. It's been flagged for its "potential for strangulation and aspiration injuries."

#10.) Spy Gear Viper Blaster: This is a toy blaster that shoots plastic darts. It's been flagged for its "potential for eye injuries."

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