Recalls / 2002-10-09

CPSC, Bikepro, Inc. Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

03009 · Recalled 2002-10-09 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled walkers are intended for babies age 6 months or older. The walkers are blue, green, pink and yellow. They have a musical tray, a thick foamed padded seat and some are equipped with stoppers on the side. These model numbers are recalled: 305, 308RK, 309STP, 384, 386, 388, 388STP, 389STP, 392STP, 393STP, 395 and 399STP. The model numbers are located on the outside of each box. The baby walkers bear a warning label that states in part: "WARNING: NOTE: NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED" or "NEVER LEAVE YOUR BABY ALONE IN THIS BABY WALKER" or "USE ONLY FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN SIT UNASSISTED." The baby walkers may bear a label stating "BEBELOVE."

Hazards

The baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these baby walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.

Reported injuries

Bikepro, Inc. has not received any reports of injuries involving these walkers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Baby Walker		About 50,000

Parties

Importer: Bikepro, Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Independent discount stores located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Missouri, New York sold these baby walkers, from January 2000 through August 2001, for, $22

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Bikepro, Inc. at (800) 261-2559 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 03009. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.