Most Dangerous Toys of 2006
These aren’t quite as bad as the “Bag of glass” or Johnny the Human Torch suit, but the latest round of dangerous toys for 2006 has some interesting stuff.
The most prevalent are the Heelys which are regular looking shoes with wheels in the heels that enable kids to glide as if they were using in-line skates.
Heelys
W.A.T.C.H. Says: W.A.T.C.H. OUT! ! These popular shoes, which have “removable” wheels in the heels, turn children’s sneakers into a type of in-line skate. The manufacturer cautions that Heelys “can be dangerous”, yet these items are marketed to children who are unprepared for their associated risks. Moreover, since these “skates” are also marketed as footwear, they are often sold and used without any protective gear.
There is also Fear Factor food which needs no explanation.
Fear Factor Food
W.A.T.C.H. Says: W.A.T.C.H. OUT! ! These “Fear Factor” pouches containing “spine-chilling spiders”, “mystery meat”, and a “buzzard buffet”, pose a “candy challenge” to children, asking: “[I]s fear a factor for you?” The grotesque buffet, available in the toy aisle, is based upon the television series which sometimes features contestants competing to eat as much as possible in the shortest time. Toy aisles should not be used to encourage food-eating competitions, which invite potential choking and ingestion injuries, particularly for young children.
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