Annual "Trouble in Toyland" report warns of lead, pthalates, choking hazards
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In Brief...
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) released its annual toy safety survey today. U.S. PIRG researchers went to national chain discount stores and other retailers in September and October 2010 to identify potentially dangerous toys. U.S. PIRG researchers found two children's products that contain phthalates: But choking continues to be the leading cause of death related to toys and some toys may not meet CPSC requirements. PIRG researchers, however, still found toys for children under three with small parts and toys with small parts for children under six without the required choking hazard warning.. Visit the U.S. PIRG website for toy shopping tips and a mobile phone app .
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