ENVIRONMENTAL group Ecowaste Coalition on Thursday warned parents against buying Pokemon Go toys that could pose chemical and choking risks.
“Not all toys cashing in on the immensely popular Pokemon are created equal. Some are laden with toxic lead, many are too small for little children to safely play with and most, if not all, are improperly labeled. Parents and kids need to exercise caution to reduce potential chemical and choking hazards from such toys,” said Thony Dizon, Ecowaste project protect coordinator.
The Ecowaste came up with the warning after testing 225 plastic Pokemon figures, which the group bought on Aug. 29 to 31, 2016 from toy vendors in Lucky Chinatown Mall and Divisoria Mall in Manila City, as well as from stores outside public elementary schools in Makati and Quezon cities. These repacked toys are sold from P5 up per unit.