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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-09-28

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

Is my product affected?

Playkids USA baby walkers

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

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PlayKids USA baby walkers are being recalled because they fit through standard doorways and lack a mechanism to stop at the edge of stairs. Babies using these walkers can suffer serious injury or death if they fall down stairs. The recalled walkers were sold under the PlayKids USA brand name and have model numbers PLK94STP, PLT95STP, PLK2000RC, PLK95, PLK94, PLK98STP, PLK2000, or PLK300. These plastic walkers feature eight snap-in wheels, an activity tray with toy wheels, knobs and lights, and a padded fabric seat in various colors. The sewn-in seat label identifies them as made in Taiwan by PlayKids U.S.A. in Brooklyn, New York.

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

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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