A dangerous toy robot

The Asahi reports on dangerous toy from Bandai:

At least 14 children were hurt after getting their fingers caught in parts of the toy, based on the popular “Go-Onger” TV action series, which is shaped like an armored vehicle and can be transformed into a robot.

The Tokyo-based company only made the risks public on Friday after being contacted by the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation, which is under the jurisdiction of the trade and industry ministry.

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7 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - January 27, 2009 at 7:41 am

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Pozo

They might have put a warning on the box, but then again you can also get your fingers stuck in a bottle (I’ve seen it happen), tennis racket, door, bike, super soaker, folding desk lamp, disc player tray etc. etc. where 8 year old kids might come into contact with. Not really something special I would say.
jmadsen

“Something 8 year old kids might come in contact” is not the same as a toy designed specifically for 8 year old kids.

They are supposed to be especially careful with this sort of thing.
chiablo

I got hurt by my toys all the time when I was younger. Some day the world will wrap their children in bubble wrap to protect their precious snowflakes from the dangers of the world.

Until then, I think Bandai should retaliate and release the Ultra Rusty Syringe Mech.

James

Or the Tetanus Mech.

anon

LOL, it’s plastic, how can you hurt yourself with that?

http://www.zdwonline.de Haf

Actually, you can kill people with items made of plastic.

I wonder if this warning has any influence on how children handle those toys. Do parents forward those warnings do their kids or what?

Well, the most likely reaction is that the sales will go down.

Ryry

Battle tops have been dangerous, but they always get sold. This = meh.

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