CPSC2004-09-28
CPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
PlayKids USA, Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Small independent specialty juvenile retailers nationwide sold the baby walker, from February 2003 through April 2004, for between $29 and $39.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Playkids USA baby walkers
Consumer contact
PlayKids USA, Inc. at (718) 797-0302 collect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-PlayKids-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Baby-Walkers-Don't want to check this manually?
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