CPSC recall 13-139, announced March 13, 2013, covers Toys R Us Imaginarium Activity Walkers (about 9,000 units). The small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to the walker can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled walker immediately, put it out of reach of young children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (800) 869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.com.
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Affected model numbers
UPC or product codes
3700217300319The recalled walkers have model number "Toys 'R' Us 5F5E972" printed on the bottom of the activity walkers.
Which products are included?
The recalled Imaginarium Activity Walkers have a round wooden push handle on the top of a curved triangle-shaped wooden walker base with four wheels. There is a multi-colored metal xylophone with 2 triangle mallets, 1 multi-colored abacus and 1 scratch noise maker on the front of the walker. The walkers have multi-colored wooden, disc-shaped wheels. The walkers measure about 19 inches tall and about 13 inches wide. The recalled walkers have model number "Toys 'R' Us 5F5E972" printed on the bottom of the activity walkers. Barcode number "3700217300319" is printed on the bottom of the activity walker box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to the walker can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Toys R Us has received five reports of the front wheels detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled walker immediately, put it out of reach of young children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toys R Us
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-139
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from August 2011 through January 2013 for about $30.
- Importer
- Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Imaginarium Activity Walkers
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com and click on Safety Information and Recalls for more information.
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