Netizens named the most “dangerous” toys from the 90s and 2000s (14 photos)

The American media company "Ranker" is one of the largest databases of opinions with more than 1 billion votes collected by more than millions of subjective voters. And recently they decided to ask Internet users whose childhood was in the 90s and 2000s which childhood toys they considered the most dangerous and harmful. Moreover, we are talking not only about some dangerous chemical additives, but also about the bad influence on the character and personality of the child. The selection even includes a toy that threatened US national security!

Interactive Furby toys





The US National Security Agency has banned Furbies over concerns that the toys are recording sensitive information.

Jibba Jabber doll



The peculiarity of Jibba Jabber was that he made gurgling and funny sounds when he was choked. The US Advisory Council on Child Abuse was convinced that the toy could potentially lead to toddlers unwittingly replicating the same form of “play” on their younger siblings. The manufacturer included a brochure with the toy warning against such behavior.

Kids Power Wheels Cars





Such toys often caused fires due to overheating of the battery. Children were also often injured when they were unable to stop the car due to an electrical fault.

Recruiting a Crime Lab Employee



The toy included fingerprint powder containing up to 7% tremolite, one of the most dangerous types of asbestos.

Lightsaber



This toy was incredibly popular in 1999. What can we say, it is still in demand today. However, you need to be extremely careful when purchasing a toy lightsaber. The batteries in it may overheat and explode, causing burns.

Jet water rocket



The missile was recalled by its manufacturers in 1997 after it was reported that it could explode when filled with water and break into many dangerous pieces.

Water yo-yo balls



From the fall of 2002 to the summer of 2003, twenty million of these water balloons were sold in the United States. However, parents considered this toy extremely unsafe, as children constantly tried to wrap it around their necks or taste the toxic liquid contained inside.

Flying dolls Sky Dancers



About 9 million flying dolls were recalled in 2000 after reports they left scratches, knocked out teeth and even caused head injuries.

Inflatable slip-n-slide water runs



The toy was discontinued in the late 70s due to multiple reports of injuries and bruises. However, in 1982 it appeared on the market again.

Toy baking oven



The mini-stoves were only recalled in 2007. The main complaints concerned burns and finger injuries.

Chips



Chips were banned in schools due to their similarity to gambling.

Tamagotchi



Psychologists believe that children who became too attached to their Tamagotchis could have long-term emotional consequences.

Beanie Baby Plush Toys



Children (and even adults) liked these toys so much that they led to a real craze for collecting them.

Diving sticks



In 1999, 19 million dive sticks were recalled after manufacturers received multiple complaints. As it turns out, children are often injured by toys when they are placed in shallow water.