CPSCOctober 10, 2002

CPSC, Oriental International Trading Company Announce recall

CPSC, Oriental International Trading Company Announce Recall of Baby Walkers

Why was CPSC, Oriental International Trading Company Announce recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Baby Walkers
Company
Oriental International Trading Company, of Los Angeles, Calif.,
Quantity
About 3,500
Sold at
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.
Recall date
October 10, 2002
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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."

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