Consumer watchdog group lists ’10 worst toys’ for holiday season

TAKE A LOOK. >> SANTA’S ELVES BEWARE THE LIST IS OUT FOR THE 10 WORST TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AS DETERMINED BY THE GROUP WATCH WHICH STANDS FOR WORLD AGAINST TOYS CAUSING HARM. >> FUN CAN TURN INTO TRAGEDY IN AN INSTANT. >> EVERY 3 MINUTES IN US EMERGENCY ROOMS A CHILD IS TREATED FOR A TOY RELATED INJURY. THIS YEAR THE TEN TOYS TOPPING THE LIST ARE MARKETED TO A VARIETY OF AGES, ALL WITH POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AMONG THE ITEMS THIS YEAR THE POPULAR COCOMELON MUSICAL LEARNING WATCH. THE TOY FOR KIDS 3 AND UP CONTAINS BUTTON BATTERIES A SIGNIFICANT CHOKING HAZARD. >> THAT IS WHAT IS APPEARING IN OUR CHILDRENS PRODUCTS NOW AND DEATHS AND SEVERE INJURIES HAVE OCCURED WHEN THESE BATTERIES ARE SWALLOWED BY CHILDREN. >> ALSO ON THE LIST A TOY FROM THE POPULAR FRANCHISE BLACK PANTHER THE WAKANDA BATTLE CLAWS WHICH WATCH SAYS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR EYE AND FACIAL INJURIES. >> AS YOU CAN SEE RIGID PLASTIC AND THERE RE WARNINGS ON THE PACKAGING TO NOT SWIPE AT EYES OR FACE. >> WATCH SAYS ALL THOSE WARNINGS SHOULD BE A RED FLAG. BUT EVEN SOME PLUSH TOYS AREN’T AS INNOCENT AS THEY LOOK. THE GROUP FOUND ONLINE MARKETING FOR THIS SO CALLED CUDDLY BUNNY WARNED AGAINST USE UNDER 3-YEARS-OLD BUT ALSO SAID SAFE FOR ALL AGES WHEN WE ARE SEEING — ALL AGES. >> WHEN WE ARE SEEING THAT KIND OF INCONSISTENCY ABOUT PRODUCTS ONLINE IT JUST HIGHLIGHTS AGAIN HOW CAREFUL WE ALL NEED TO BE. >> YOU CAN GET A FULL LOOK AT THE NOMINEES AND THE REASONS WHY THEY MADE THE LIST ON OUR WEBSITE WCVB.COM

Consumer watchdog group lists ’10 worst toys’ for holiday season

Updated: 9:25 PM EST Nov 16, 2022

Consumer watchdog group World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. on Wednesday revealed its 50th annual nominees for the “10 worst toys” of 2022. Toy safety remains a critical concern during this holiday season, as evidenced by recent recalls, injuries and the wide range of potential hazards found in toys available for purchase, the group said.Disney Raya’s Action & Adventure Sword, Black Panther Wakanda Battle Claws and the Cocomelon Musical Learning Watch are among the toys on the list.”At a time when there are many unique challenges facing families while raising children, parents and caregivers have a right to expect that the toys they buy are safe, that manufacturers design toys with safety as the top priority, and that there are adequate safety nets in place to prevent a dangerous toy from being sold in the first place,” the group said. “Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case. Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys contain hidden hazards unnecessarily putting children at risk of injury or death emphasizing the necessity for more stringent regulation of the toy industry.”Here’s the list of the 10 worst toys of 2022: Cocomelon Musical Learning WatchDisney Raya’s Action & Adventure SwordLi’l Woodzeez Tickle-Your-Taste-Buds BakeryBlack Panther Wakanda Battle ClawsZeus LionDingray Musical Bath ToyOoze Labs Chemistry StationBunny Rabbit Cuddly PillowPop’N Fidget SpinnersNerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blasters

Consumer watchdog group World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. on Wednesday revealed its 50th annual nominees for the “10 worst toys” of 2022.

Toy safety remains a critical concern during this holiday season, as evidenced by recent recalls, injuries and the wide range of potential hazards found in toys available for purchase, the group said.

Disney Raya’s Action & Adventure Sword, Black Panther Wakanda Battle Claws and the Cocomelon Musical Learning Watch are among the toys on the list.

“At a time when there are many unique challenges facing families while raising children, parents and caregivers have a right to expect that the toys they buy are safe, that manufacturers design toys with safety as the top priority, and that there are adequate safety nets in place to prevent a dangerous toy from being sold in the first place,” the group said. “Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case. Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys contain hidden hazards unnecessarily putting children at risk of injury or death emphasizing the necessity for more stringent regulation of the toy industry.”

Here’s the list of the 10 worst toys of 2022:

• Cocomelon Musical Learning Watch
• Disney Raya’s Action & Adventure Sword
• Li’l Woodzeez Tickle-Your-Taste-Buds Bakery
• Black Panther Wakanda Battle Claws
• Zeus Lion
• Dingray Musical Bath Toy
• Ooze Labs Chemistry Station
• Bunny Rabbit Cuddly Pillow
• Pop’N Fidget Spinners
• Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic Blasters

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