THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, November 23, 1994 TAG: 9411230693
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A01 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
ILLUSTRATION: Dangerous toys that will be banned or carry warning labels next
year remain on sale through the holiday shopping season, a consumer
group warned Tuesday. A new federal law regarding them will not take
effect until Jan. 1, said the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
It urges that buyers check toys bought in bins at discount stores.
What follows is a list of toys that have caused choking, poisoning
and other hazards.
Balls intended for children under age 3, that have a diameter of
less than 1 3/4 inches.
Balloons for kids under 8, like a jumbo set of balloons called
``Baby's 1st Birthday'' or ``Magic Water Snake.''
``Easy Grip Pegs'' and ``Tactilmat Pegboard,'' made by Ideal School
Supply Co.
``Jumbo Value Pack Wood Shapes'' distributed by Holiday Industries.
``London Double Decker Bus. Friction Power'' made by ILC.
Cheap toys often sold in bins at discount stores: ``Jumping Frog,''
``Press & Go Choo Choo Train'' ``Press 'N Go Plane with Signs''
``Little People,'' ``Main Street,'', the old version, Stock No.
2500, made by Fisher-Price.
``The Super Whistler,'' 62 piece black oak hardwood train set, made
by MyKids Toy Mfg. Co.
``45 Piece Tool Bench,'' made by Newtoy Co. Inc.
Nickelodeon Gak Splat, made by Mattel Inc.
Blast Balls, two small stone-like balls that create a loud explosive
noise, like caps, when banged together, made by The Nature Company.
Preschool Radio Control fire chief remote control car, made by
Playskool, Inc.
Nail Polish, Shell Gold, made by Sanrio Inc.
FOR INFO
Call the consumer Product Safety commission hot line at (800)
638-2772. The line is answered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and recorded
messages can be left any time.
by CNB