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Experts Share Dangerous Toys Parents Should Be Wary of This Holiday Season
- AI-powered toys prompting safety concerns are under review as officials warn about open-ended conversations and privacy risks.
- Counterfeit Labubu dolls and other fakes remain a choking risk as thousands are seized and sold in the U.S.
- Experts urge parents to evaluate e-bikes for age, development, helmet use, and safe handling before gifting.
- Safety agency cautions about water beads and button batteries due to choking and internal injury risks.
- Authorities highlight the need for robust parental controls and regulation of AI toys to protect privacy and safety.
- PIRG notes thousands of shipments flagged by U.S. customs contained toxic chemicals in 2025 recalls.
- Experts remind consumers to buy from reputable companies meeting safety standards amid ongoing recalls.
- Connecticut officials warn about the dangers of e-bikes for younger children and require helmets.
- Officials urge vigilance over chatty toy robots that may imitate voices and collect data.
- The conference emphasized a broader risk landscape including toy surveillance and consent issues.
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