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U.S. CPSC September 24, 2003	CPSC Announces Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy. The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child's neck when the child swings the toy overhead like a lasso.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Watchdog Consumer advocate Stephanie Oppenheim taps a network of families across the country to test hundreds of toys each year, then produces a guide rating the best and the worst.
Entrepreneur September 2006 Andrea Poe	Instant Classics A toy company breaks from the more-is-better mind-set and returns to vintage characters.
The Motley Fool May 14, 2008 Rich Duprey	Retailers Keep Toy Makers in Line With retailers like Wal-Mart demanding safer toys, toy makers will have to pay for the privilege of shelf space.
The Motley Fool March 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Cheap Plaything Large buyout firms see real value in Toys "R" Us. What should investors do?
The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Baby Talk at Toys "R" Us Although investors bid down shares of the toy retailer, maybe the picture isn't as bleak as it seems, especially considering the focus on its strong and growing niche play, Babies "R" Us.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2002	Four California Companies Charged With Illegal Toy Importation
U.S. CPSC May 28, 2008	Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Entrepreneur April 2008 Nichole L. Torres	Underdog Days The big guys couldn't take the heat - can you rise to the occasion?
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Designer Gary Weber creates toys for Fisher-Price.
The Motley Fool June 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Toys "R" Us Stops Playing Around Can the retailer take back toy land?
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2010	CPSC Releases Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making a positive impact and helping to restore confidence in the safety of toys in the marketplace.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Storekeeper Jerry Storch who became CEO at Toys "R" Us in February 2006, was the only retailer to appear before a Senate subcommittee during a special hearing on toy safety in September. The following is an edited excerpt of his testimony.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2005	Fisher-Price Recall of Push Toys A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2006	Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The recall responds to reports that a 19-month-old boy and a 2-year-old boy suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became lodged in their throats.
The Motley Fool September 3, 2004 Selena Maranjian	The Stealth Toy Giant Sometimes unexpected details about a company can be important and can reflect major competitive strengths or weaknesses. Such as, believe it or not, McDonald's is the world's largest toy distributor.
Entrepreneur February 2008 Eileen Figure Sandlin	Toy Story How did husband and wife Kris Schantz and Shirley Yee manage to find a toy market with lots of potential and not much competition? By focusing on toys for adults -- specifically, action figures with a twist.
U.S. CPSC August 14, 2007	Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2004 Phil Wohl	Hasbro Wobbles, Won't Fall Down The leading toy maker is trying to fight through an unsettling time in the industry. Given the company's forecasted double-digit growth rate and 1.36% dividend yield, the shares are still attractive for total return investors.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Toy Sale on the Horizon? Speculation persists about the future of Toys "R" Us.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Outgrowing Your Toys Toys "R" Us' last quarter as a public company wasn't bad, but it's still time to cash out.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011	Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Family Room December 2000 Teresa Higginbotham	Give Your Children the Gift of Thrift Here are a few ways to teach your children about money...
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2002	Graco Recall of Toy Track on Activity Centers The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Where the Toys Aren't Unless the current trend changes -- and fast -- it's going to be a blue Christmas for the traditional toy makers.
The Motley Fool January 12, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Toy Store Faces a Fork in the Road Toys "R" Us posts declining holiday sales, but was the news really that bad?
Sports Illustrated August 20, 2002 Franz Lidz	Analyze Disk Frisbee designer Ed Headrick left behind one beloved piece of sporting equipment -- and a strange last wish.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008	Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard The head of the penguin toy can detach and expose connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Motley Fool November 24, 2008 Colleen Paulson	The Land of Misfit Toys A new study gives its outlook on holiday toy spending, and it's not pretty.
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels	Fast Talk: The Play Conductor Kathleen Alfano has run Fisher-Price's Play Lab for 28 years. After a toy is designed, area children come to the lab to play with an early version. More than 10,000 children are on the waiting list to participate.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays Recent recalls may have you spooked, but it's still possible to find safe playthings. In an ironic twist, all the bad news means there is a lot of information about toy manufacturing and safety this year.
BusinessWeek November 7, 2005 Louise Lee	Dear Santa: Skip The Batteries Sales of non-electronic board games, puzzles, and building sets are climbing.
U.S. CPSC April 15, 2003	Playskool Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart The toy, which is designed to encourage crawling babies to pull themselves up and stand, can tip over during use and strike falling babies in the head, face or neck, resulting in injuries.
HBS Working Knowledge April 5, 2004 Susan Young	Toy Story: Educational Products Paying Off If you're not a kid, the toy industry can be brutal. One bright spot is the educational market. Harvard Business School graduates share their experiences at LEGO, Cranium, and Neurosmith.
The Motley Fool December 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Hasbro's Self-Serving PSA The toy maker is advertising its lack of lead-related recalls, but that is only half the picture. In this tough retail environment, Hasbro is looking for a way to separate itself from the crowd. Investors, take note.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006	Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles(TM) Activity Toys for Choking Hazard The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
The Motley Fool December 30, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Action Products Is the Big Mover The toy company's stock was up 82% today after a great Christmas.
IEEE Spectrum February 2009 Tekla S. Perry	Shannon Bruzelius: Toy Story How a B student landed an A+ job in the toy industry.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Busted Toy Sales Instead of holiday after-glow, slumping toy sales brought woe for KB Toys.
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The Motley Fool September 11, 2007 Rich Duprey	Can We Believe Mattel? The toy maker is on the defensive over recalls, but are assurances of good sales believable? Will consumers be willing to take the risk on the company's products this holiday season?
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2006	RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard The sliding yellow knob on the "Child Guidance Toy Pliers" can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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The Motley Fool September 20, 2007 Rich Duprey	Paint Your Investment Profits White Lead paint caused the toy recalls. Companies such as DuPont and Kronos Worldwide stand to profit by offering non-toxic alternatives.
The Motley Fool September 10, 2007 Rich Duprey	Testing. Testing. Disney to Test Toys! In the wake of Chinese-made toy recalls, Disney decides to take no chances, and to independently test 65,000 of the toys it gets from licensees.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2004 Phil Wohl	No Holiday for Hasbro The toy and game maker has a cloudy outlook for the crucial season. Hasbro shares have dropped more than 5%.
The Motley Fool August 23, 2004 Phil Wohl	The Next Chapter for Toys "R" Us Has the specialty retailer come to terms with its plight in the domestic toy market?
Entrepreneur August 2007 Eileen Figure Sandlin	Child's Play Breaking into the multi-billion-dollar toy industry is easier than you think. Here's how to get your toy on the top of every kid's wish list.
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2004	CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Four toy jewelry importers announced the voluntary recall of 150 million pieces of toy jewelry sold in vending machines across America. Some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Will Toys "R" Us Have Happy Holidays? Faced with an uncertain future, the toy retailer trims losses and prepares for the holiday season. Shareholders may be looking at a belated gift.