Most Dangerous Toys
Each year the World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H., issues its list of the years most dangerous toys. Below is the list of 2005's most dangerous toys.
BABY SERENA - BABY I'M YOURS
- Price: $12.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Target Corporation
- Age Recommendation: "Ages 2 & Up"
- Warnings: No Warnings
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHOKING INJURIES.
- W.A.T.C.H. says the Baby Serena comes with a bottle whose parts are removable and could be swallowed.
CAMOUFLAGE WATER BOMB FUN KIT
- Price: $11.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Pioneer Worldwide
- Age Recommendation: None
- Warnings: "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Children Under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once."
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE INJURIES.
- W.A.T.C.H. says the slingshots are capable of forcefully firing "water bombs" with the potential to cause serious eye injuries.
SPLATMATIC PISTOL SPLAT PAINTBALL SHOOTER
- Price: $14.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Palco Marketing, Inc.
- Age Recommendation: Not for children under 3 years
- Warnings: "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years" and other warnings.
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE, FACE AND OTHER IMPACT INJURIES.
- W.A.T.C.H. says the "PistolSplat" paintball shooter fires ".50 caliber" paint balls at a high velocity.
ANIMAL ALLEY - PONIES
- Price: $6.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Toys R Us, Wayne, NJ
- Age Recommendation: "0+"
- Warnings: None
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR INGESTION/ASPIRATION INJURIES.
- W.A.T.C.H. says the soft, colorful pony has long, fiberlike hair which is not adequately rooted and is easily removable.
CITY BLOCKS
- Price: $14.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: IQ Preschool - Small World Toys
- Age Recommendation: "Ages 18+ months"
- Warnings: None
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR INGESTION AND CHOKING INJURIES.
- W.A.T.C.H. says the toy contains several pieces, including a small, round bead and wooden dowel, that can be separated and ingested by children.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS - RETURN OF THE KING URUK-HAI CROSSBOW SET INCLUDING ELECTRONIC LIGHT 'N' SOUND STING SWORD
- Price: $24.97
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Toy Biz, NYC, Division of Marvel Enterprises, Inc.
- Age Recommendation: "Ages: 5 AND UP"
- Warnings: "CAUTION Do Not Aim at Eyes or Face" and other warnings
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE INJURIES!
- W.A.T.C.H. says the ammunition has "soft tips", but the arrows are catapulted by the crossbow at high velocity.
38" AIR KICKS KICKAROOS ANTI-GRAVITY BOOTS
- Price: $69.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Geospace International
- Age Recommendation: "Ages 6 & Up"
- Warnings: "Always wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads," and other warnings.
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR HEAD OR OTHER IMPACT INJURIES!
- W.A.T.C.H. says the manufacturer's safety instructions include the unrealistic directive to "always remain in control of your motions". Children pictured on the packaging have no protective gear whatsoever.
FISHER PRICE'S LITTLE MOMMY BATH BABY DOLL
- Price: $19.99
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Mattel, Inc.
- Age Recommendation: "2+"
- Warnings: None
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHOKING INJURIES!
- W.A.T.C.H. says the toy comes with a shampoo bottle that has a removable cap that could be swallowed by children and potentially lead to a choking tragedy.
FANTASTIC 4 ELECTRONIC THING HANDS
- Price: $17.83
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Toy Biz
- Age Recommendation: "Ages 6 & Up"
- Warnings: "Do not strike any person, pet or inanimate object with Thing Hands as serious injury could result" and other warnings.
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR BLUNT IMPACT INJURIES!
- W.A.T.C.H. says these oversized fists encouraged children to engage in "clobberin time!", but parents are warned that "serious injury could result" should it be used to strike a person or pet.
STAR WARS - REVENGE OF THE SITH ENERGY BEAM BLASTER
- Price: $19.99 (Set of 3)
- Manufacturer or Distributor: Hasbro
- Age Recommendation: "Ages 5+"
- Warnings: "WARNING: Pressurized container. Read back panel before use" and other warnings.
- HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR FACE AND EYE INJURIES!
- W.A.T.C.H. says the toy includes two pressurized "energy beam string canisters" that have the potential for face and eye injuries.
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