Toy Launches Split Lip at Birthday | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

A four-year-old boy suffered a split lip after being struck by a disc from the Little Town Disc Launcher at a birthday party — just hours after two other kids were hit. Despite safety warnings on packaging and age recommendations for kids five and up, parents argue the toy’s power and design make it dangerously misleading for young children. Aldi insists the product met all safety standards and hasn’t issued a recall, though they’re monitoring the situation closely. The incident sparks fresh debate over how safe toys really are — and whether flashy, kid-friendly designs can mask real risks…