Every year, the World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) releases a list of nominees for its “10 Worst Toys” list. The list is meant to serve as a cautionary reminder of the potential hidden hazards posed by many toys marketed for children, W.A.T.C.H. said.”Toy safety is a critical concern this holiday season and beyond, with recent recalls and injuries highlighting the range of risks that may be present on store shelves and online,” W.A.T.C.H. said.This year’s list includes everything from toy guns that may be mistaken for real weapons, plush toys that pose suffocation risks, toys with small parts that present choking hazards and projectile toys that could cause eye injuries.The following toys have been included on W.A.T.C.H.’s list this year, with the reasoning behind why each toy is hazardous.• Pinovk Toy Colt 45 pistol: potential for tragedy from realistic toy weaponry• Bristle Hedgehog: potential for ingestion injuries• Transformers …
W.A.T.C.H. reveals ’10 Worst Toys’ this holiday season [Video]
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