CPSC, Bikepro, Inc. Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

Recalled October 9, 2002 · CPSC recall 03009 · Bikepro

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 50,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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."

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Baby Walker

Imported by

Bikepro, Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif.

Retailers

Independent discount stores located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Missouri and New York sold these baby walkers, from January 2000 through August 2001, for between $18 and $22

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →