CPSC recall 03-107, announced April 15, 2003, covers Playskool Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand (about 300,000 units). The toy, which is designed to encourage crawling babies to pull themselves up and stand, can tip over during use and strike falling babies in the head, face or neck, resulting in injuries. The notice cites 44 incident reports. Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately and contact Playskool to get information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. Recall contact: call (800) 752-9755, or go to www.playskool.com.
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Which products are included?
The Playskool® Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand is a multicolor plastic toy with a round base and three arched legs that support an electronic activity center. When crawling babies touch the frame of the toy, music, lights and spinning balls are activated. Babies can pull themselves up on the legs of the toy to play at the activity center. The Playskool logo is imprinted into the plastic base and on top of the activity center. Writing under the activity center includes "ITEM # 06952" and "Made in China."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy, which is designed to encourage crawling babies to pull themselves up and stand, can tip over during use and strike falling babies in the head, face or neck, resulting in injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Playskool has received 44 reports of the toys tipping over during use. There have been 26 reports of babies suffering injuries, including one minor concussion and various bumps, bruises, black eyes and cut lips.
Official remedy
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately and contact Playskool to get information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playskool
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-107
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys, from November 2002 through April 2003, for about $14.
- Importer
- Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information go to Playskool's website at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at (800) 752-9755 anytime.
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