10 Worst Toys 2007

The organization World Against Toys Causing Harm (or, W.A.T.C.H.), releases an annual list of the "10 Worst Toys" of the year. In 2007, the Go, Diego, Go! toy, Animal Rescue Boat, topped the list.

Fast Facts

1. W.A.T.C.H. was formed in 1968
2. Founded by child-safety advocate Edward M. Swartz
3. W.A.T.C.H. started this annual list in 1973

"10 Worst Toys" of 2007

1. Go, Diego Go! Animal Rescue Boat
   • Recalled for containing excessive levels of lead.
2. Sticky Stones
   • Magnetic stones can stick together between intestines if swallowed—could be fatal.
3. Jack Sparrow's Spinning Dagger
   • Potential eye hazard.
4. Dora the Explorer Lamp
   • Includes warning: TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE, BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, IT SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED WITH OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT.
5. Lil "Giddy Up" Horse-Sassy Pet Saks
   • Includes potential choking hazard.
6. Spider Man 3 New Goblin Sword
   • Potential injury from telescoping, spring-loaded blade
7. Hip Hoppa
   • Instructions of Pogo Stick-like contraption contain warning to wear safety gear, but photo on package depicts a child without.
8. B'Loonies Party Pack
   • Contains flammable and fume-emitting chemicals.
9. My Little Baby Born
   • Accompanied by mini pacifier that could be choking hazard.
10. Rubber Band Shooter
    • Potential eye injury.

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