The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has issued its annual "Trouble in Toyland" safety report for parents ahead of the holiday shopping season.
The list points to toys that could present a choking hazard, toys that may violate children's privacy and "toxic toys."
"Toxic substances like chemical lead and metal," said Annalise Dobbelstein with the PIRG Education Fund."
The PIRG survey came out Tuesday. Researchers found certain models of this year's hottest toys could be dangerous and toxic for children.
"We found these toys nationwide at chains across the country," said Dobbelstein. "From a dollar store to a big box store like Target."
The group says it found two fidget spinners from Target with dangerous levels of lead -- the Fidget Wild Premium Spinner: Brass and Fidget Wild Premium Spinner: Metal.
PIRG found the brass spinner had 33,000 ppm of lead – more than 300 times the legal limit.
"We found the next fidget spinner at another Target here in Minnesota," Dobbelstein said. "It has 1,300 ppm of lead."
Target has pulled those fidget spinners from its shelves and online. The group also says it found toys on store shelves – like balloons with misleading labels – could present a choking hazard to small children.
"Balloons are responsible for more choking hazards and choking deaths among children that any other toy," Dobbelstein said.
She said the report could help keep consumers' kids safe – if they will pay attention.
"Look at this report," she said. "If you find this toy, don't buy it. If you have it in your house, get rid of it. Be aware of where you are purchasing items."