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News conference highlights 22nd annual toy safety survey.

The number one holiday hazard that brings kids to the ER is choking.

"You have to be careful about the older kids' toys being exposed, available to younger kids," said Dr. Sue Scott at Children's Medical Center in Dallas.

It's one of the toy-related troubles described in an annual holiday warning to parents - released by the US Public Interest Research Group.

The agency released a list of almost 80 recalled, hazardous toys today.

"Lead has been banned in paint since 1977," said the group's Brad Hicks.

The list serves as a red flag for parents regarding choking dangers and lead paint levels - which represent most of the recall list - and small magnets.

Dr. Scott has seen serious problems arise from the smallest magnets.

"What happens is when they get in the stomach they attract each other, then become one large giant magnet. It's difficult to remove that," she said.

Due to all the recalls, some major retailers have joined the 'watchdog band-wagon' - reassuring parents about safety is paramount.

ToysRUs issued a "no quibble" policy - promising to "take back recalled products whether they were purchased at ToysRUs or not - with or without a receipt."

Still, parents are concerned about the constantly-evolving list of dangerous toys.

"It's a big concern," said grandmother Deborah LeBlanc.

"I would say I'm very concerned. I check the websites daily. I don't want her to have anything near her that's poisonous or toxic," said mother Candice Synder.