SUPREMO SLINGSHOTS
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Price: $4.99
Manufacturer or Distributor:
Prime Time Toys Ltd., Hong Kong
Purchased: Toys R Us
Age Recommendation: "Ages 8+"
Warnings: "Never Aim Balls at Another Person's
Face or an Animal. Do Not Shoot Anything Other Than the Balls Provided.
Play in a Wide Open Area."
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR EYE INJURIES! |
| W.A.T.C.H. OUT! This slingshot
is capable of forcefully firing the balls with which it is sold, which
themselves have the potential to cause serious eye injuries. The manufacturer
claims that this weapon "can only launch foam balls", yet
it also cautions: "Do Not Shoot Anything Other Than the Balls
Provided". It is illegal for slingshots to be sold in Massachusetts1.
In fact, as recently as December, 2000, as the result of WATCH's efforts
and alert to the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, Toys
R Us took steps to "prevent the sale" of slingshots by its
stores. Unfortunately, this retailer has not learned its lesson. Toy
manufacturers and buyers should be aware of and abide by the laws
which specifically prohibit the sale of such items. Other states,
such as California, Florida and Illinois have similar statutes, and
at least 13 other states proscribe the use, possession and/or sale
of such dangerous weaponry. |
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