Dangerous Toys!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:51 am

this is a timely article, the season's most dangerous toys, just click on link. i sure miss the days of tinker toys! The 10 most dangerous toys going into this year's holiday season (w pics)

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:52 am

see santa, i am trying to help you out!

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:37 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Tsk! When I think of toys, I certainly don't think of "tonka."

Battery or plug-in models?

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:44 am

SnoozeControl wrote: They have plug-ins???

Yup, sure do. Better than worrying about having to keep a steady supply of batteries :p

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:46 am

LOL - it's the little things that make you happy, right? :wah:

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:03 am

what are you ladies talking about in this very serious kiddy thread???

:yh_rotfl

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:04 am

I couldn't get the link to work in your first post

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:06 am

[quote=Annie Mouse]I couldn't get the link to work in your first post

i just checked it, click on the red CNN. it is working for me.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:09 am

SnoozeControl wrote: What about me? I demand equal time!

Shall I write more about your first meeting with the lovely Brit?you said you'd behave

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:10 am

lady cop wrote: [quote=Annie Mouse]I couldn't get the link to work in your first post

i just checked it, click on the red CNN. it is working for me.

what red CNN

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:11 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Pshaw, like you really believed that?you have a point there

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:19 am

Am I the only one who can't see the pics?? :-3

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:24 am

observer1 wrote: Am I the only one who can't see the pics?? :-3

it's a moving slide show, i can see it. weird.

santa · Post by **santa** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:30 pm

Far Rider wrote: Another reason to cancel christmas... it just aint safe! Remember you heard it from Ms Scrooge!

Santa thats a naughty check huh?
I see a conscience in you, Mr. Grinch.

Only safe and age appropriate toys should be given to young children, LC is doing a noble community service here.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:25 pm

santa wrote: LC is doing a noble community service here.yeah...(giant sucking sound as LC cops another 'good' check.) :rolleyes:

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:31 pm

observer1 wrote: Am I the only one who can't see the pics?? :-3

Nope. There's no red CNN anywhere on the post for me. And no link, either. :-5

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:34 pm

Annie Mouse wrote: Nope. There's no red CNN anywhere on the post for me. And no link, either. :-5here it is, from my post....you can't see it?? this is too strange!!!---- The 10 most dangerous toys going into this year's holiday season (w pics)

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:38 pm

well you're all just crazy. :rolleyes:

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:43 pm

10 most dangerous toys...(i can't copy the pics, sorry)NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - What do dolls and ponies have in common with crossbows and energy beam blasters? They're all toys that have the potential to cause childhood injuries, or even death, according to an organization advocating toy safety.

World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H., issued its annual 10 Worst Toys list for 2005 on Thursday. Most of the toys on the list -- which aren't ranked in a particular order -- could cause choking or face and eye injuries.

The Toy Industry Association said the list is helpful in that it focuses attention on toy safety.

But "we have found in the past that the products that appear on this list have been proven by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to be safe," Julie Livingston, spokeswoman for the industry trade group said.

Parents concerned about safety can check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site for product recalls, she said.

She also encouraged parents to use their own judgement and pay attention to age guidelines when they buy toys. They need be especially vigilant during the holidays as children will be receiving several gifts during this time, Livingston added.

Toys singled out by W.A.T.C.H. include Target's Baby Serena - Baby I'm Yours doll, which comes with a rattle and bottles that can be disassembled into small parts that could be swallowed.

Fisher Price's Little Mommy Bath Baby Doll, made by Mattel, also comes with a bottle whose parts could cause choking, the consumer safety organization said.

Animal Alley Ponies, distributed by Toys R Us, can cause ingestion injuries, W.A.T.C.H. said. The soft, colorful ponies aimed at infants have long, fiberlike hair that can be hazardous.

City Blocks, distributed by IQ Preschool - Small World Toys, also made the list because of the potential for ingestion and choking injuries.

The Camouflage Water Bomb Fun Kit from Pioneer Worldwide -- a slingshot capable of forcefully firing "water bombs" -- could cause eye injuries, W.A.T.C.H. said.

The Splatmatic Pistol Splat Paintball Shooter, which fires paint balls at a high velocity, also made the list because of its potential for eye, face and other impact injuries, as did Hasbro's Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith Energy Beam Blaster, which comes with pressurized "energy-beam string canisters."

W.A.T.C.H. also said The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King Uruk-Hai Crossbow set, which catapults arrows at high velocity, is dangerous because of its potential to cause eye injuries.

Geospace International's 38" Air Kicks Kickaroos Anti-Gravity Boots, which fit over shoes and help children bounce around, also made the list. The manufacturer instructs users to "always remain in control of your motions," but that directive is unrealistic, W.A.T.C.H. said, citing the toy's potential for head or other impact injuries.

Toy Biz's Fantastic 4 Electronic Thing Hands -- a pair of oversized fists -- made the list because it could cause blunt impact injuries.

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Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:44 pm

lady cop wrote: here it is, from my post....you can't see it?? this is too strange!!!---- The 10 most dangerous toys going into this year's holiday season (w pics)

There's no link in there anywhere. No red CNN, either. :-1

And I might be crazy, but I really don't think this is a manifestation of it :-2

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:46 pm

Annie Mouse wrote: There's no link in there anywhere. No red CNN, either. :-1

And I might be crazy, but I really don't think this is a manifestation of it :-2see above, i copied it, but couldn't get the pics. hey, one of us is crazy! :wah:

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:47 pm

lady cop wrote: 10 most dangerous toys...(i can't copy the pics, sorry)NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - What do dolls and ponies have in common with crossbows and energy beam blasters? They're all toys that have the potential to cause childhood injuries, or even death, according to an organization advocating toy safety.

Geez - that's just pathetic

Annie Mouse · Post by **Annie Mouse** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:47 pm

lady cop wrote: see above, i copied it, but couldn't get the pics. hey, one of us is crazy! :wah:

At least now the link is in the "NEW" :wah: