The scariest toys of all time: A slideshow
It's not all teddy bears and slinkies. From potentially perilous lawn darts to chemistry sets that emit radiation, companies have released some downright dangerous playthings
By The Week Staff | July 26, 2012
The 10 most dangerous toys of all time
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his week, the government ordered a halt to the sale of Buckyballs, powerful magnetic toys that, if swallowed, can pinch or trap intestines. It's not the first time that a company has released a potentially perilous product on the market. Here, a pictorial guide to nine of the most infamous toys of all time:
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