You'll shoot your eye out! 12 toys banned by the federal government in 2013 Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission coordinates and promulgates recalled toys deemed unsafe for children. Here are some of the toys that were recalled and banned from resale in 2013. Buckyballs Sadly, these addictive toys were pulled from the shelves, although the company pushed back against the federal government's attempt to ban them. The toy, marketed to adults, was banned because kids were eating the magnets.