Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10269 · announced June 22, 2010 · Suntech · 8,400 units affected
The product
The baby walkers have a plastic frame supported by four wheels and eight brake pads. The walkers were sold in blue, pink, and green with a white activity tray and patterned, vinyl seat. Item number WK110 or WK112 is printed on the side of the packaging.
The hazard
The recalled walkers can fit through a standard doorway and fail to have sufficient stair-fall protection to prevent falls down stairs. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the walkers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Small juvenile product stores in California, Illinois, New York and Texas from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $25 and $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a.m. and 5 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.