The CPSC should also move to using the lead standard of 40 ppm recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The 2012 Trouble in Toyland report is the 27th annual U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) survey of toy safety. Lead our efforts to make sure government spending is both transparent and works for the public interest. We also found one close-to-the-ear toy, a cell phone, that exceeded the 65 decibel limit when measured with a digital sound level meter. determine whether or not a child has a dangerous level of lead in his or her body. The CPSIA permanently banned three phthalates from use in toys, and set temporary limits on three others, while tests continue. In this report, U.S. PIRG pro-vides safety guidelines for consumers when purchas-ing toys for small children and provides examples of toys currently on store shelves that may pose poten- tial safety hazards. Numerous studies have documented the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates in the womb or in child development. The CPSC does not test all toys, and not all toys on store shelves meet CPSC standards. We also found several dollar store toys, such as a small bowling ball and pin toy set with missing, obscured or tiny choke hazard warning labels. •    The CPSC should re-start its canceled rulemakings to regulate cadmium limits in children’s jewelry. The CPSC should also move to using the lead standard of 40 ppm recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This report continues to be an important endeavor in keeping children - particularly babies and toddlers - safe, as the majority of all injuries happen to children in the 0-2 age range. The CPSC must ensure that new third-party testing programs meet CPSIA standards. •    There is no comprehensive list of potentially hazardous toys. We also found several dollar store toys, such as a small bowling ball and pin toy set with missing, obscured or tiny choke hazard warning labels. We found one toy that violates the CPSC’s lead standard of 100 ppm. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. We found small cars that included small parts (rubber traction bands on wheels) . We found ellipsoid toy magnets that nearly fit in the small parts cylinder, and are classified as a novelty “finger-fidget” toy. •    The CPSC must ensure that new third-party testing programs meet CPSIA standards. This may be in part due to many children using toys and other children’s products such as music players that emit loud sounds. Our report has led to at least 150 recalls and other regulatory actions over the years, and has helped us educate the public and policymakers on the need for stronger public health and consumer safety standards and for stronger federal laws to protect children from unsafe products. Your donation supports U.S. PIRG’s work to stand up for consumers on the issues that matter, especially when powerful interests are blocking progress. Check out our mobile site with shopping tips on your smartphone at www.toysafety.mobi. Honestly I rather liked the original toyline. Shop with U.S. PIRG’s Toy Safety Tips available at, Parents should continue to be vigilant about metals in toys as they may contain lead or cadmium above the mandatory safety limits. These, instead, were labeled “4 and up.”. •    The CPSC does not test all toys, and not all toys on store shelves meet CPSC standards. Our report has led to at least 150 recalls and other regulatory actions over the years, and has helped us educate the public and policymakers on the need for stronger public health and consumer safety standards and for stronger federal laws to protect children from unsafe products. Each gallery might contain multiple covers, with a free account you can only download first cover from the gallery at a lower resolution, to be able to see all the images in this gallery & open high res covers please get VIP Membership Account. Although the toy includes a statutory choke hazard warning and is labeled 4+, the tiny label may violate CPSC hazard warning rules. See “Staff Responses to Questions about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Hazardous Magnet Sets,” Memo to the Commission, dated 20 August 2012, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia12/brief/nordmagnet.pdf . We found ellipsoid toy magnets that nearly fit in the small parts cylinder, and are classified as a novelty “finger-fidget” toy. Hasbro decided to fulfill the requests of fans like me and release a total of 8 figures this year alone. [iii] If the magnet had fit in the small parts test cylinder, it would be banned for sale to children under 14. These magnets are smooth and shiny and sold in pairs; striking them together causes them to vibrate and produce a singing sound, making them appealing to children.