#5: Sky Dancers

Sky Dancers – a popular toy in the 1990s – were fairy-like dolls with foam wings that spun and launched into the air when a cord was pulled. These dolls gained immense popularity but faced discontinuation due to safety concerns. Reports of injuries started to surface as children launched the spinning dolls indoors.

The unpredictable flight paths of the Sky Dancers caused collisions with furniture, walls, and even other children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission received numerous injury reports, leading to a recall and discontinuation of the product. Today, Sky Dancers should serve as a reminder of the importance of rigorous safety testing and considering potential hazards when designing and marketing toys for children.