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Released: November 21, 2012
“Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report
Source: Tiffany Hsu. L.A.Times (Free Registration)
Days before the annual mob scene that is Black Friday, a consumer advocacy group urged parents to take a closer look at the Christmas toys they're gearing up to buy. Among the findings that caused concern: plastic play food sold at Wal-Mart and Toys-R-Us that could constitute a choking hazard; balloons from a dollar store marketed to 1-year-olds, even though experts recommend that balloons be restricted to children older than age 8; and a Dora the Explorer guitar at Target that may pose a hearing risk with prolonged exposure.Read Full Article: “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report
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