Santa has a list and checks it twice, and World Against Toys Causing Harm wants Iowa consumers to check toys on their gift giving lists twice as well. It’s been an active year for toy recalls, with a lot of focus on lead and toxic risks. A Curious George counting book, X-Men action figure and a Disney rocket launcher made the “worst toys” list. Jim Swartz is an attorney with the organization. He says familiar names on toy packaging can mislead consumers who perceive those products to be safer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recorded 10 deaths over the past two years of children who choked on toy parts.

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