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- From: janeth@hpcuhc.cup.hp.com (Janet Helmbolt)
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 18:25:16 GMT
- Subject: 10 alleged dangerous toys
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- From the San Jose Mercury News of November 7, 1992, printed here without
- permission, but thought you might want to know...
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- Toy Store Hazards
- Lawyer Edward Swartz's 10 most dangerous toys, their maker, and
- the allegeged risks;
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- - Super Soaker 100, Larami Corp.;high powered water gun. Eye or face injuries.
- - Creative Block, Fisher Price Inc. Dowels called a choking hazard.
- - Puffalump Snuggle Light, Fisher Price. Batteries could leak causing burns.
- - Moon Shoes, marketed by Nickelodeon TV; plastic shoes that create a trampoline effect. Head injuries or bone fracture.
- - Terminator 2 Power Amr, Kenner. The figure has a removable left arm that
- can be replaced by a spike, claw, or missile launcher
- - Captain Hook Tri-Hook. A hard plastic cuff with a plastic hook, dagger, and
- saw attached.
- - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer doll. Applause Inc. Bell could choke child.
- - Surfer troll doll, Russ Berrie and Co. Pointy edges of spiked hair could
- cause puncture wounds and eye injuries.
- - Smart Kids I Can Drive Car, DreamWorks; molded plastic car for toddler.
- Removable steering column could cause injury.
- - Busy Boy Tool Chest, Ohio Art. Wooden-handles saw could cause cuts or
- bruises.
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- Source Associated Press
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- I make no opinions on these toys, I am simply telling you what was in the
- paper for your interest.
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- jrh
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