This year's Trouble in Toyland report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group comes with a new website — at toysafety.mobi and www.toysafety.net — that lets mobile phone users get as-they-shop information about toys to avoid.
There's also a function for reporting potentially dangerous toys.
As for the state of "toyland," the public interest group says:
— "Choking on small parts, small balls and balloons remains a leading cause of toy- related deaths and injuries."
— "We found that toys currently on store shelves may not meet the standards for appropriately loud toys; in fact, some toys we tested exceeded 85 decibels when measured at close range."
— "Some children's toys and jewelry may contain high levels of lead. In one case, we found a piece of jewelry that contained 71% lead by weight."
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