A dangerous toy robot
January 27th, 2009 by James
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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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Or the Tetanus Mech.
LOL, it’s plastic, how can you hurt yourself with that?
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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.
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Battle tops have been dangerous, but they always get sold. This = meh.
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