The Connecticut Public Interest Research Group released its 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report on Tuesday listing the various dangerous toys commonly found on the shelves in advance of the busy holiday shopping season.
The report found some toys still have high levels of toxic substances, most notably phthalates, which can lead to negative health impacts. The group also found toys posing choking hazards for small children, loud toys exceeding the recommended standards by the National Institute on Deafness, and small powerful magnets posing a dangerous threat to children if swallowed.
To view the report, visit http://connpirgedfund.org/reports/ctf/trouble-toyland. The report also is available to shoppers via smartphone at www.toysafety.mobi.
