We   ve made a lot of progress, but dangerous toys can still be found among our children   playthings,   says Liz Hitchcock, U.S. Despite a ban on small parts in toys for kids under age 3, some toys still pose serious choking hazards, including a toy train with a wooden peg that. PIRG public health advocate and lead   U.S. Among major findings in this year   report. Some toys contain toxic chemicals and many are choking hazards, according to the report by the U.S.

Public Interest Research Group (U.S. A stuffed animal, a baby book, a tiara and jewelry set, a baby doll, plastic toy handcuffs, and a toy gun. PIRG Â Â report and the resources we offer will help consumers identify and avoid the worst threats and keep their children safe this year. The toys were sold at major retail and dollar stores.

  Toxic Substances in Toys The report says many toys contain lead or other toxic substances, pointing to six toys as examples as potentially harmful due to chemicals they contain.