Ways to help make sure the presents you are buying are safe

UNITED STATES (CNN) — As you shop those Black Friday deals, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that not all toys are safe, especially those purchased online.

Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric revealed, “We do see too many toy injuries happening each year.”

Last year, eleven toy related deaths in children fourteen and younger were reported to the agency, mostly from choking or asphyxiation due to small parts, balls, or balloons.

The agency said there were also an estimated 145,000 toy-related injuries treated in emergency departments for children twelve and younger.

“A lot of those are non-motorized scooters, so making sure that the toys are age appropriate. Look for the warnings on the toys as well,” Hoehn-Saric added.

To keep kids safe, check the labels for age guidance, to make sure what you are getting is appropriate.

“Even if you’re buying for an older child think about if there are younger kids in the household, too, to make it safe for everybody,” he advised.

To know a toy is safe, look for a certification mark that shows it has been independently tested for safety.

If buying online, check drop-down menus for additional safety information.

If purchasing second-hand products online, make sure what you are buying has not been recalled.

Online sellers may also be from a third party, so make sure they are reputable.

You can check which products have been recalled by heading over to the agency’s website.