Safety regulator, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart
Recall 03107 · Apr 15, 2003 · Playskool
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03107
- Date
- Apr 15, 2003
- Company
- Playskool
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
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."
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys, from November 2002 through April 2003, for about $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magic start crawl 'n stand?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.