Actually, CFLs do have a not-insubstantial quantity of mercury inside them which can pose a health risk if not handled properly, so there are legitimate "hazmat" concerns regarding them (which for adults basically boils down to "if you break a CFL, don't get down and sniff the carpet where it broke", but I do agree with some of the warnings against using them in areas infants frequent, etc.)

I do agree, though, that the silliest part about the LED scare is arguably the whole "when you break an LED" part.. I know from experience you can drive over those things with cars and they usually come out fine...