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Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on Americas store shelves, the Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG) announced in its 24th annual Trouble in Toyland report.
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Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, I Made You Out of Phthalates - The Austin Chronicle (new window)
We big people know we're not supposed to eat the small parts that come with our toys and gadgets, but the little ones, well, you know how they innocently put things in their mouths and – gosh, let's not even go there.
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Parents taking part in the traditional day-after-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy have a new tool for assessing toy safety. KERA's BJ Austin says it's a website full of information about potential dangers and what to look for.
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Watch out for harmful toys: Reports list potential hazards - The Houstin Chronicle (new window)
Progress has been made reducing the number of dangerous toys on store shelves, but parents should still take care this year when cruising the aisles for holiday presents.
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As the holiday shopping begins, there are some toys you might want to think twice about buying.
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As the holiday shopping season ramps up, a consumer group has released an interactive tool along with a warning about dangerous toys.
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The latest Trouble in Toyland report, along with a new interactive tool accessible via smart phone or computer - http://toysafety.mobi or http://www.toysafety.net - will help parents and other toy-buyers avoid some common hazards.
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Local thrift stores say a new federal law aimed at weeding out lead-tainted children's toys and clothing could force them to close their doors, throw away merchandise or lose thousands of dollars.
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Peligros en los juguetes - Diariosrumbo.com
En las últimas dos décadas ha habido avances significativos en las medias de protección de los niños ante los peligros de algunos juguetes, aunque todavía existen problemas.
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Playtime Protection - The Monitor
Stores across the country still sell toys that pose serious risks to children’s health, according to a report released Friday by the Texas Public Interest Research Group, a nonprofit watchdog organization based in Austin.
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In 2004, the Texas Public Interest Research Group says 16 children died from toy related injuries and several thousand more were treated in the emergency room.
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Naked City - The Austin Chronicle
If you thought manufacturers had quit making toys capable of maiming and debilitating the little ones, you're wrong – at least according to the Texas Public Interest Research Group's 20th annual "Trouble in Toyland" report, released last week.
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En esta Navidad los padres deben tener cuidado al comprar juguetes a sus hijos. Según el Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG), hasta el más simple juguete puede ser una amenaza para un niño.
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Toys are a lot safer than they used to be, but Tuesday a public interest group warned the public about some toys to avoid this holiday season.
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Dangerous Toys - Houston Public Radio (new window)
Anyone who plans to purchase a gift for a child needs to consider more than what's trendy or flashy. There are dozens of toys on the market that are dangerous for both younger and older children.
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Dangerous Toys - Houston Public Radio (new window)
Anyone who plans to purchase a gift for a child needs to consider more than what's trendy or flashy. There are dozens of toys on the market that are dangerous for both younger and older children.
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