Playskool · Recalled
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart
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.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- 44
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $14
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys, from November 2002 through April 2003, for about $14.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
For more information go to Playskool's website at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at (800) 752-9755 anytime.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 15 2003; last revised MAY 28 2025.