Pa. Advocates Warn Of Dangers From Certain Toys Ahead Of Holiday Season

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale held a news conference Nov. 21 with a public interest group and a public health expert to highlight the findings in this year’s “Trouble in Toyland” report.

Now in its 34th year, the study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) points out dangers that may be lurking behind some popular toys and gadgets for children this holiday season. Since the first report, more than 150 recalls or other administrative actions have been taken against toys deemed to be unsafe.

The concern today isn’t just about choking hazards, alth...