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CPSC, SunTech Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall Baby Walkers

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Recall Date:
September 10, 2003

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2003
Release # 03-182
Company Phone Number: (866) 992-5766

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: "Sun Kids" and "Happy Baby" Baby Walkers

Units: About 4,100

Manufacturer: SunTech Enterprises Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported relating to these walkers.

Description: The recalled baby walkers are made with a plastic frame supported by six or eight wheels on the bottom. The walkers are blue, pink or bright green with a padded seat and an activity tray. "SUN KIDS" or "HAPPY BABY" labels appear on some of the walkers.

Sold at: Small retailers and flea markets in Texas and California sold the walkers from November 2002 through April 2003 for between $15 and $25.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Return to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: SunTech Enterprises Inc. at (866) 992-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Picture of Recalled Baby Walker

Picture of Recalled Baby Walker

Picture of Recalled Baby Walker

Picture of Recalled Baby Walker

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