Recalls / 2002-10-10

CPSC, Oriental International Trading Company Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

03012 · Recalled 2002-10-10 · CPSC page

Description

This recall includes the "Honey" model baby walker. The walkers are intended for a baby 5 months and older. They were sold in blue, yellow or pink with a padded seat and an activity tray. Model numbers included in the recall are 820, 860, 862 and 802. The model numbers are printed on the seat backs. A warning label on the walker reads in part, "WARNING: Suitable for babies between five and ten months old."

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Oriental International Trading 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 Walkers		About 3,500

Parties

Distributor: Oriental International Trading Company, of Los Angeles, Calif.,
Sold at: Independent discount stores located in Arizona, California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New York sold these baby walkers, from May 2001 through June 2002, for, $22.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact Oriental International Trading Company at (866) 666-9868 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.bike-stroller.com

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Source: CPSC recall 03012. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.