CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand Toys Sold
Only at Wal-Mart
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily
recalling about 300,000 Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand toys. 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.
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.
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."
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys from November 2002
through April 2003 for about $14.
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 Web site at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at
(800) 509-9554 anytime.
