Callous video game industry invites would-be regulators

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An Indianapolis law that is designed to keep children under 18 years of age away from violent coin-operated video games may not go into effect on Sep 1, 2000, if the video game industry has its way. The American Amusement Machine Assn filed a suit on Aug 21, 2000, against the statute, claiming that it violates the Constitution's First Amendment. The suit may have merit, but it reflects a habit by the entertainment sector of denying any claims of harm to children while enticing these children to buy their products. Yet four prestigious medical groups have already jointly proclaimed that violent video games, TV shows and movies are directly linked to aggressive behavior in children.

Arcade Video Games, Video games, Arcade games

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Kids' toy cars can catch fire, safety panel warns

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Fisher-Price has agreed to the recall and repair of an estimated 2.5 million Power Wheels children's cars and trucks still in use after receiving reports of 150 fires and 71 vehicles not stopping due to battery malfunction. Reports said that nine children were slightly burned with property damage at $300,000 when the vehicles burst into flames and six other children were injured when the vehicles failed to stop. Fisher-Price, which will install a tamper-proof fuse that automatically resets after a heated motor cools, will spend about $27 million for the repairs.

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Agrees to the recall & repair of about 2.5 mil Power Wheels children's cars & trucks still in use because of battery malfunction

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing, Tricycles & Other Child Vehicles, Riding toys, Article

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Toymakers recalling products for kids

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Toymakers Fisher-Price, Shelcore and Jakks Pacific announced that they are recalling certain toys which pose as safety hazards to children. Fisher- Price is withdrawing 882,000 units of Hop, Skip, Jumpers toys, with model numbers from 9144 to 9146. The company said springs that suspend Jumpers from doorways may break and have already injured 20 babies. On the other hand, Shelcore is recalling 124,000 Stand-Up 'N Play Tables because a xylophone mallet could be lodged in children's throats.

Toys, Shelcore Inc.

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