Results: Dangerous Toys That Could Have Killed You! (Part 4 of 6)
Published on 11/13/2022
Some pretty questionable decisions have been made over the years when it comes to the development of children's toys. Surely everyone has the children's best interests (and the bottom line) at heart, but some products clearly just weren't thought through. Whether it be literal spears that you throw through the air or a science kit complete with uranium, some of history's hit toys have turned out to be killer items. Thankfully, most of these have been recalled, and we can now look back on our past mistakes to ensure they aren't repeated. (Source: Stars Insider)
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Pogs - These colorful trading discs that were used to play a game of chance took over playgrounds in the 1990s. However, just like real gambling, it brought out the worst in its players, causing playground brawls to break out, and they were quickly banned from numerous schools. Are you familiar with this toy?
Yes
41%
942 votes
No
59%
1358 votes
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Kinder Surprise - Kids in the United States were only able to enjoy this treat for a short while before it was deemed too dangerous for American markets. However, plenty of other countries still get to enjoy the little toys hidden inside the delicious chocolate eggs. Are you familiar with this toy?
Yes
66%
1517 votes
No
34%
783 votes
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Big Thunder Sword Fountain firework - What's the first thing you do immediately after lighting a firework? You run for cover, of course. The Big Thunder fireworks company apparently thought this to not be as important as everyone made it out to be, and decided to develop a fireworks 'sword' that stayed in hand to be swung around with joy. Predictably, the swords only made it through one fireworks season, after multiple reports of the fireworks blowing up in people's hands. Are you familiar with this toy?
Yes
19%
432 votes
No
81%
1868 votes
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Burger King Poké Balls - Just before the turn of the 21st century, Burger King ran a promotion with their kids meals, including a collectible Poké Ball in each box. Tragically, the cheaply-made plastic balls easily shattered, and numerous children suffocated on the shards. Are you familiar with this toy?
Yes
23%
539 votes
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77%
1761 votes
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Ace Bayou bean bag chairs - Bean bag chairs are a popular and seemingly simple invention. However, one particular brand, Ace Bayou, somehow got them terribly wrong. The brand's convenient zippers and loose interior 'beans' caused two children in separate events to climb inside their bean bags and suffocate to death, choking on the foam beads inside. Are you familiar with this toy?
Yes
45%
1032 votes
No
55%
1268 votes
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