W.A.T.C.H.’s List of 10 Worst Toys
November 28, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, News and Links about Children's Things
W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) has released its list of the Ten Worst Toys of 2006. Toys making this list have been identified as having the “potential to cause childhood injuries, and even death.”
Here is their list (specific information on why each product was included on this list can be found by clicking here and following the link to each individual product):
- Heelys
- Z Launcher: Turbo Water Balloon Launcher
- Pram Decoration-Blossoms
- Pyramid Stacker
- Bow & Arrow Set
- Zip-Ity Do Dolly
- Lil Snoopy
- Superman Lamp
- Sky Blaster
- Fear Factor Candy Challenge
W.A.T.C.H. was founded by Edward M. Swartz. From their website:
Since 1968, Swartz has worked to educate the public about life-threatening toys and other children’s products, including children’s furniture, clothing and playground equipment.
For more information on this subject, you can check out this post.
Hat tip: Andy from compete.com. Thanks, Andy!
