CPSC recall · Reported August 8, 2000
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers
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…
Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass. recalled The Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walker is intended for babies 6 months old until the age they begi….
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers was recalled by Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass. in August 8, 2000. Reason: Babies can lose their lower teeth when the teeth are caught in parts of the three-spoke steering wheels. Also…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately, and contact Safety 1st. Repair kit…. Verify recall #00157 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-Babies can lose their lower teeth when the teeth are caught in parts of the three-spoke steering wheels. Also….
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00157 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00157) was formally reported on August 8, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 170,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. P… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00157 |
| Date reported | August 8, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 170,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately, and contact Safety 1st. Repair kit no longer available. New cash incentive…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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