SunTome Reannounces Baby Walker Recall due to Stairway Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 06077 · announced February 1, 2006 · Suntome Trading · 600 units affected
The product
The recalled walkers have eight wheels and are sold in various colors including dark blue, pink and white, or pink and red. The activity trays on the baby walkers have a steering wheel, various rattles and a mirror or animal themes. The trays play music when the baby pushes a button. "Baby" is printed on a sticker on the tray or the walker's base.
The hazard
The walkers can 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Sold at: Retail toy stores nationwide from March 2001 through January 2006 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact SunTome Trading Corp. at (888) 786-8663 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT 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.