CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart
Why was CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For more information go to Playskool's website at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at (800) 752-9755 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand
- Company
- Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Quantity
- About 300,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys, from November 2002 through April 2003, for about $14.
- Recall date
- April 15, 2003
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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."