US PIRG Issues Warnings on Toys

The Public Interest Research Group (PRIG) says parents shopping for holiday toys should look out for hazards such as small parts, soft plastics and lead contamination. "Although increased consumer protections were approved this summer, US PIRG warned parents that those rules have not yet gone into effect." The group's latest annual "Trouble in Toyland" report focuses on the choking hazard of small parts, lead, and phthalates. "If the toy fits inside the tube from a toilet roll, it's too small for the tiny tots," warn consumer advocates. Read more.