CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of Magic Start Crawl ‘n Stand Toys Sold Only at Wal-Mart
Kids’ product recall 03-107. Announced by CPSC on Apr 15, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Apr 15, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you 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.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information go to Playskool’s website at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at (800) 752-9755 anytime.
Which ones are recalled?
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.”
About 300,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Magic Start Crawl ‘n Stand.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Playskool, Pawtucket, R.I.
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys, from November 2002 through April 2003, for about $14.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
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.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.