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November
26, 2002
With
Thanksgiving upon us, toy shopping may be on your list.
The holiday shopping season traditionally begins in earnest
the day after Thanksgiving.
And today, the government and consumer groups urged parents
to make toy safety a top priority as they purchase gifts.
The consumer
product safety commission issued a reminder list of toys that
have been recalled, and the U.S. public interest research
group released a checklist of toy safety tips.
The government and consumer groups urge parents to make toy
safety a top priority as they purchase holiday gifts.
A U.S. public interest group, PIRG, has released its list
of the Top Ten Most Dangerous Toys.
They say you should avoid toys that post choking hazards because
of small parts, and loud toys that could cause hearing loss.
'Lil Chefs
Market, a 50-piece play food set is one item that tops the
PIRG list.
Also the Musical Mobile Merry-go-Round, and the Lego Patrol
Car.
The
Consumer Product Safety Commission is also reminding parents
about toys it recalled earlier this year, including air-powered
rockets and planes and red fire engines that have lead paint.
And another public interest and kids advocacy group, the Lion
and the Lamb project, is urging parents to choose toys and
games that are peaceful and avoid ones that promote violence.
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