World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. on Tuesday revealed its nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2018.”
Nickelodeon Nella Princess Knight Pillow Pets Sleeptime Lites
Hazard: Potential for ingestion and battery-related injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "These soft, plush “Pillow Pets Sleeptime Lites” project colorful nightsky images to make “night-time fun”. Marketed for infants as a nightlight for baby’s room, remarkably the package cautions that the product is “not intended” for use in a crib. Nella is adorned with small, felt-like flower and heart-tag accessories which, if removed, present potential ingestion hazards. Additionally, the manufacturer identifies a “battery acid leakage” hazard.
Nerf Vortex Praxis Blaster
Hazard: Potential for eye injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "Children as young as eight-years-old are invited to load the supplied ammunition and 'fire 10 discs in a row with pump-action blasting!' The launch-force of the discs presents the potential for eye and facial injuries
Marvel Black Panther Slash Claw
Hazard: Potential for eye and facial injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "These rigid, plastic claws, based on a popular comic book and movie character, are sold to five-year-olds to 'slash' like the Black Panther, while simultaneously advising not to 'hit or swing at people. …'”
Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Superstar Blade
Hazard: Potential for blunt force and eye injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "Young children are encouraged to 'power up' with this 'Super Ninja Steel' spring-loaded plastic blade, with the potential to cause facial and other impact injuries."
Cabbage Patch Kids Dance Time Doll
Hazard: Potential for choking injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: “'Dance Time Cabbage Patch Kids' wear brightly color tutus. Incredibly, even though the dolls are marketed for oral-age children, they are sold with a 'removable' headband, which can be ingested."
Nici Wonderland Doll: Miniclara The Ballerina
Hazard: Potential for choking injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "The Miniclara ballerina doll, marketed for oral-age children as young as 2-years-old, is sold with her friend 'little kitten' as an accessory. The soft, plush kitten, however, can detach, posing the potential for choking if ingested."
Stomp Rocket Ultra Rocket
Hazard: Potential for eye, face and impact injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: "6-year-old children are advised to 'Run. Jump. Stomp!' in order to launch a rocket 'up to 200 FEET!' Many warnings appear on the package and package inset, in an effort to 'prevent serious eye or face injuries.…'"
Cutting Fruit
Hazard: Potential for puncture and blunt-force injuries.
W.A.T.C.H. says: The magnetic apple, pear and orange are sold with a 'slicing knife' made of hard plastic. The knife can potentially cause puncture wounds and other blunt trauma injuries.
