Unsafe toys
Speaking of crib recalls and hazardous strollers...
Maryland Public Interest Research Group (known as Maryland PIRG) today released its annual report on "Trouble in Toyland" to keep you from picking up hazardous toys when you venture out for holiday shopping this Black Friday and beyond.
The worst dangers to look for, the group says, are choking hazards, noise, and toxins such as lead and phthalates. The group is also warning consumers about small magnets, sometimes in toys where you might not expect them, that if swallowed can cause serious infections or death in children because the magnets attract even in the body.
U.S. PIRG has a toy safety Web site designed for smart phone use with more tips on safe toy shopping. Here's the group's list of unsafe toys for 2009.
