CPSC recall 00-148, announced July 21, 2000, covers Shelcore Stand-Up 'N Play Tables (about 124,000 units). The mallet that comes as part of this table set can be lodged into the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard. Consumers should immediately throw the recalled mallets in the trash, and call Shelcore for a free replacement mallet. Recall contact: call (800) 777-0453.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The "Stand-Up 'N Play Table" measures 14 inches long, 14 inches wide and 13 inches high. The multi-colored play table includes a telephone, clicking dial, spinner, push-button squeaker, rolling ball, spinning gears, xylophone and mallet, three colorful shapes, and a shape sorter. The tray of the table is white, and the legs are red with yellow caps at the base. Writing on the box reads, "Ages 9-36 Months," and "Encourages Child to Pull-Up and Stand."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mallet that comes as part of this table set can be lodged into the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Shelcore received a report of the mallet being jammed into the throat of a 13-month old boy after he fell while teething on the ball end of the mallet. Lacerations in the throat resulted when an adult had to forcibly remove the mallet, to prevent choking.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately throw the recalled mallets in the trash, and call Shelcore for a free replacement mallet.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shelcore
- Manufacturer
- Shelcore Inc., of Somerset, N.J.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Tables
- Recall number
- 00-148
- Units
- About 124,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores nationwide sold these play tables, from March 1996 through March 1999, for between $18 and $20.
Stand-Up 'N Play Tables
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For more information, call Shelcore at (800) 777-0453 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Shelcore Inc., 347 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873-1101.
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