CLEAN : US research group releases toy

The video discusses toy safety, highlighting the absence of recalls and the dangers posed by certain toys. It covers research findings on unsafe toys found in various stores and the legislative response in 2008 to improve toy safety. The video also categorizes toy hazards into toxic, choking, magnetic, and noise-related risks, emphasizing the need for awareness and safety standards.

What is a significant risk associated with toys that have detachable parts?

• They can cause skin irritation.

• They can be a choking hazard.

• They can cause electrical shocks.

• They can lead to allergic reactions.

What was a major outcome of the 2008 legislative action regarding toy safety?

• Increased import of foreign toys.

• Establishment of a new toy manufacturing standard.

• Revamping of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• Introduction of a new toy certification program.

Where did researchers find potentially unsafe toys?

• Only in local toy shops

• In dollar stores and big chain stores

• Only in online stores

• Only in international markets

Which of the following is NOT one of the hazard categories identified by US PIRG researchers?

• Fire hazards

• Choking hazards

• Excessively noisy toys

• Toxic hazards

What is the noise level that the Leapfrog chat and count smartphone exceeds?

• 85 decibels

• 100 decibels

• 65 decibels

• 50 decibels