Dangerous Toys on the Shelves
The toy shelves are stocked for the holidays, but not all options are safe ones, reported ABC News. The California Public Interest Research Group just released its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report to help inform parents and other shoppers of toys that look harmless but may still pose danger, such as:
- The CogniToys Dino, which has a Wi-Fi-enabled component that collects personal information. This includes your child’s name, birthday, address, payment information, and other data, making your family vulnerable to a future breach and identity theft.
- The Amazmic Kids Karaoke Bluetooth microphone allows people outside your home to listen to, or talk with, your children.
- The Meta Quest Virtual Reality headset uses technology that is so new it cannot yet be vetted. Parents must set up Meta accounts for users, who may be as young as 10. The child advocacy group Fair Play says the headsets may stunt child development and voiced concern about the recommended age range of 10+ years.
- Low-tech toys such as water beads can expand dramatically when wet, which can be a choking hazard.
For a full version of the report, click here.
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