CPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
USCPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Recalling Firm: PlayKids USA, Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Playkids USA baby walkers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-PlayKids-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Baby-Walkers- |
| Title | CPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/playkids-walker-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled PlayKids baby walker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/playkids-walker-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled PlayKids baby walker |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/playkids-walker-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled PlayKids baby walker |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Playkids USA baby walkers |
| Products › Type | Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers |
| Products › Category I D | 1835 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 |
| Recall I D | 2694 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Small independent specialty juvenile retailers nationwide sold the baby walker, from February 2003 through April 2004, for between $29 and $39. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 04225 |
| Manufacturers › Name | PlayKids USA, Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | PlayKids USA, Inc. at (718) 797-0302 collect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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