CPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Recalled September 28, 2004 · CPSC recall 04225 · PlayKids

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 the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund.

Units

About 1,600

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

These baby walkers were sold under the brand name "Playkids USA." They have model numbers PLK94STP, PLT95STP, PLK2000RC, PLK95, PLK94, PLK98STP, PLK2000 or PLK300 on the package and on a sewn-in label on the seat back. The plastic walkers have eight snap-in wheels, an activity tray with toy wheels, knobs and lights, and a padded fabric seat. They come in a variety of colors and seat fabrics. The sewn-in seat label also reads "PLAYKIDS U.S.A. BROOKLYN, NY 11229 MADE IN TAIWAN."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund.

Contact

PlayKids USA, Inc. at (718) 797-0302 collect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Playkids USA baby walkers

Manufacturer(s)

PlayKids USA, Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Small independent specialty juvenile retailers nationwide sold the baby walker, from February 2003 through April 2004, for between $29 and $39.

Made in

Taiwan

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