Holiday Warning Guide: Dangerous, Defective and Unsafe Toy Products on The Market

The holiday spirit can instantly disappear when you discover that your child has been given a dangerous or defective product. Many children are in a hurry to rapidly open their presents and begin playing with them over the holidays, meaning that stressed-out parents may watch their children become victims to unsafe toys. In the event that you or your child is injured by a defective product, you may need to consult with a New Jersey product liability attorney to determine whether you have grounds for a case.

Although the FDA has cracked down on regulation of new products lately, there are still dangerous toys and other materials making it to the shelves. One primary concern this holiday season has to do with lead exposure, because children who interact with products containing lead can have stilted development. A sheriff’s badge play set from Dollar Tree, for example, has been flagged for containing high levels of lead for young children.

Another material to watch out for in your child’s toys is chromium. Children who come into contact with chromium may develop ulcers, swelling, or skin irritation and redness. Products with small parts can also serve as a choking hazard for children, but more often than not, toys that seem least dangerous that can provide the most harm.

Beware of any toys that have electrical components, because if these products have not been tested safely, your child may sustain an injury worthy of contacting a New Jersey product liability attorney. Every holiday, unsuspecting parents discover that unsafe products have made it to stores or even onto the Christmas wish list their children put together. Before hitting the stores this holiday season, check online and print a dangerous product lists to prevent purchases.

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