The holiday season is upon us, and the gift giving among loved ones and friends has been quite blissful. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, when giving and receiving presents, one would never dream of a gift being potentially harmful in any way, especially for children. But according to the popular and esteemed consumer group W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm), 2020 has proven to be the year of some of the most dangerous and defective child toys. Whether a parent, guardian, family member, or friend, giving a child a gift is a meaningful and fulfilling experience, so be sure the toy is something that will be safe for them to play with.
These are the top ten dangerous children’s toys of 2020, according to the research specialists at World Against Toys Causing Harm, and learn what to do if your child is harmed by an unsafe or defective toy.
Top 10 Unsafe Children’s Toys of 2020
World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) reports that a child is sent to the emergency room every 3 minutes for injuries related to a dangerous or defective toy. Following the holiday season, be sure you are inspecting and monitoring your children’s gifts to safeguard them from any potential hazards. If your child is harmed by a hazardous or defective toy, contact a licensed Indiana personal injury attorney who specializes in child injury claims to learn your rights to pursuing legal action against the negligent manufacturer or other potentially at-fault party.
Here are the top ten “worst” toys of 2020 holiday season as suggested by the accredited consumer group World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.), and why:
⚠ Boom City Racers – This toy is recommended for children ages 4 year and up, but comes with a serious risk of face and eye injuries. The manufacturer/distributor is Moose Toys LLC.
⚠ Missile Launcher – This toy is recommended for children ages 5 and up, but poses a high risk of both facial and eye injuries. The manufacturer and distributors are Toysmith and Redballoontoystore.com.
⚠ Marvel Avengers Vibranium Power FX Claw – Like the missile launcher, this toy is recommended for children ages 5 and up, and also poses a serious and potential risk of face and eye injuries. The manufacturer is Hasbro.
⚠ Gloria Owl – This toy is recommended for children ages 1 year and up, but comes with a very high and serious risk of ingestion. The manufacturer/distributor is Jellycat Ltd.
⚠ Star Wars Mandalorian Darksaber – This toy is recommended for children ages 4 year and up, but can potentially cause blunt force injuries and eye injuries. The manufacturer/distributors are Hasbro and Disney.
⚠ WWE Jumbo Superstar Fists – This toy is recommended for children ages 3 and up, but has a very high and possible risk of blunt force and impact injuries to the entire body. The manufacturer/distributor is Jakks Pacific, Inc.
⚠ Sci-Fi Slime – This slime toy is recommended for children ages 10 and up, but has a high risk of several chemical-related injuries. The manufacturer/distributor is Alex Brands-Scientific Explorer.
⚠ Boomerang Interactive Stunt UFO – This toy is recommended for children ages 8 and up, but has a high risk of cutting and propellor-related injuries. The manufacturer/distributor is Amax Group.
⚠ Calico Critters Nursery Friend – This toy is recommended for children ages 3 and up, but it turns out to be a possible choking hazard. The manufacturer/distributor is Epoch Co., LTD.
⚠ My Sweet Love Lots of Love Babies Minis – This toy is recommended for children ages 3 and up, poses a potential choking hazard risk. The manufacturer/distributor is JC Toys Group, Inc; Walmart Inc.
Did Your Child Suffer Harm From a Dangerous Toy in Indiana?
Call the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700 to learn more about making a child injury claim in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our seasoned personal injury lawyers are fully-prepared to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after your child was seriously injured by a defective or hazardous toy. We offer free initial consultations and never collect attorney fees unless we obtain a settlement for you. We represent injured adults and children all throughout the State of Indiana.
