Monday, August 11, 2008

Toys for Children - Safety Hazard



Just look at these photoes.This was a toy Piano bought by one of my neighbour for his 2 year old child.The cost of this is Rs.125.This gives an impression to everyone that it is a good buy.I tried playing with it(of course to test the quality),the sound output was fantastic and I also watched the child thoroughly enjoying with it.My neighbour had a feeling that he had purchased a product which was really worthy.This was the feeling till I stumbled upon a greatest safety hazard in the toy.

The toy is battery operated and if you carefully observe the battery chamber,you can see that the outer cover has not been secured with a screw.This will eventually lead the battery to be exposed.Just imagine the situation,if the child gets hold of this batteries.

I have seen the similar products in other countries(like Singapore,USA).There it is ensured that the battery is housed in chambers and the outer cover has a screw that is present to tighten it.This will ensure that the child playing with the toy,will never get hold of the batteries

The question to ask is why this double standards.In countries like Singapore great safety standards are practised and when it comes to India "Anything is OK" mindset.

What are the authorities saying??

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