It is quoted as being another germ-fighting tool. Phthalates help give vinyl its flexibility. Soft vinyl toys, many designed for small children who are likely to put the toys into their mouths, may release the phthalates when sucked or chewed. Toys 'R Us is one company that is voluntarily removing all toys containing the substance from their stores. The toy represents a possible choking problem with small parts that could come apart.
Small parts present a choking hazard.
A plastic car attached to a rocking base. 700 cases have been reported. When being filled, the rockets can break apart under the water's pressure. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Ohio Art Company have received 37 reports of these rockets breaking apart while being filled. Worst Toys List - by World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc.