CPSC recall 00-157, announced August 8, 2000, covers Safety 1st Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walkers (about 170,000 units). Babies can lose their lower teeth when the teeth are caught in parts of the three-spoke steering wheels. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately, and contact Safety 1st. Recall contact: call (800) 964-8489.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Model number 45701, 45701A or 45701B is written underneath the walker tray.
Which products are included?
The Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walker is intended for babies 6 months old until the age they begin to walk. The walker has a green body, and includes a three-spoke steering wheel with squeaking horn, clicking keys, two rearview mirrors and a phone with electronic ring. Model number 45701, 45701A or 45701B is written underneath the walker tray. Only walkers with these model numbers are part of the recall. Other writing under the body includes, "Made in the U.S.A., (1997," and "Safety 1st, Inc."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Babies can lose their lower teeth when the teeth are caught in parts of the three-spoke steering wheels. Also, on some of these walkers, the telephone could break apart, releasing small parts and posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Safety 1st has received eight reports of babies catching their teeth in parts of the three-spoke steering wheels. Six babies lost lower front teeth. There also are 44 reports of the telephone button loosening. One 6-month-old baby girl gagged on a telephone button from a phone that came apart.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately, and contact Safety 1st. Repair kit no longer available. New cash incentive is being offered or replacement product. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Safety 1st
- Manufacturer
- Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass.
- Recall number
- 00-157
- Units
- About 170,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount department stores nationwide sold the walkers, from April 1998 through April 1999, for about $50.
Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walkers
CPSC product type: Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers
Recall contact information
To contact Safety 1st, call (800) 964-8489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Consumer Relations Dept., Safety 1st Inc., 45 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021.
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