Random Most Dangerous Toys (20 items)

(#5) Aqua Leisure Inflatable Baby Boats

These boats seemed like a great way for a parent to relax in the pool with their new baby. However, the leg straps were prone to tearing, allowing a defenseless baby to slip right through.

The floats were recalled after 31 infants almost drowned. It turned out Aqua-Leisure had been aware of the problem for six years before the recall and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) fined the company $650,000 as a result.
(#11) Creepy Crawlers

ToyMax's Creepy Crawlers had numerous hazards that completely negated its charm. Super hot trays of plastic to easily burn children? Check. Imminent fire hazard? Check.
Plastic-y staining goop the consistency of syrup? Check.

Oh, and the fumes emitted while mixing all these charming ingredients were toxic.
(#19) Slip n Slide

In 1993, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about Slip 'N Slide use by teenagers and adults. The slides just weren't long enough to account for an adult's weight or size. The abrupt stop at the end, in some cases, could result in permanent spinal damage. At the time of the warning, one teenager and seven adults had become paralyzed or received neck injuries after playing on the slides.
(#12) Lawn Darts

These are interesting because they seem so obviously dangerous. What part of throwing a weighted spike in the air and seeing where it lands seems safe?
(#7) Moon Shoes

Mini trampolines on your feet are dangerous...who knew? Many a broken ankle are caused by these dangerous kicks to this day.

The '70s versions of these shoes upped the ante further by making them out of many small pieces of sharp metal. Even the '90s improvements led to problems.
(#8) CSI: Investigation Forensics Lab Kit

Sometimes, the crime scene you have to investigate... is the crime scene investigation kit.

*Takes off sunglasses*

These kits were found to have asbestos. They contained as much as seven percent tremolite, in their finger printing kits, a problem because of the obvious cancer risk here.