CPSC, Oriental International Trading Company Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

Recalled October 10, 2002 · CPSC recall 03012 · Oriental International Trading

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 3,500

Incidents / 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.

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."

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, 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

Product

Baby Walkers

Distributed by

Oriental International Trading Company, of Los Angeles, Calif.,

Retailers

Independent discount stores located in Arizona, California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina and New York sold these baby walkers, from May 2001 through June 2002, for between $18 and $22.

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