Parents beware: Dangerous recalled and counterfeit toys -- including stuffed animals, action figures, and activity balls for infants -- are being sold online, a consumer report said.
The 37th annual “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report by Washington-based US Public Interest Research Group warned parents to be especially mindful of this hidden danger.
said that in October it was able to buy more than 30 recalled toys from several US-based online sellers, noting that it is illegal for retailers and online marketplaces to sell toys that have been recalled. The report also said counterfeit toys that don’t necessarily meet mandatory US safety standards continue to be sold in stores and online.
said it was able to purchase online included: – DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls from HD Premier: These were recalled in March 2022 for injury to the digestive system if two or more magnets are swallowed. – Kidoozie Play Tents and Playhouses by Epoch Everlasting Play: These were recalled in July 2022 because the fabric playhouses and play tents fail to meet industry flammability standards.
offered this advice regarding the best way to avoid counterfeit toys: If the only place to buy a popular, hard-to-find toy is a website you’ve never heard of or that looks sketchy, there may be a reason for that. The toys may not be genuine, the report said, and may not meet safety standards for parts that can break or levels of toxins, which are common in plastic toys.
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