CPSC, Dream On Me Industries Announce Recall of Baby Walkers
CPSC recall 04148 · announced June 2, 2004 · Dream On Me Industries · 20,000 units affected
The product
The recalled baby walkers have model number 408 or 423 written on a label sewn into the seats. Model 408 has a white and black tray and a black printed fabric base and seat, measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Model 423 has a red tray and a purple plastic base measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Both models have eight snap-in wheels and a label sewn into the seat that reads "DREAM ON ME IND INC. BROOKYN, NY 112321, MADE IN CHINA."
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported with the baby walkers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sold at: Small toy and juvenile product stores in the metropolitan New York area, from April 2002 through March 2004, for about $25 for model 408 and about $30 for model 423.
Consumer contact: For additional information on returning the product, contact Dream On Me Industries representatives at (877) 768-5500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.