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CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers

Name: CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers
Brand: Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass.
SKU: CPSC-00157
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 8, 2000Recall ID: 00157Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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."

Affected Products

Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walkers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Safety-1st-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Baby-Walkers
Title	CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4-wheelin-walker.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walker
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4-wheelin-walker-wheel.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Steering wheel of recalled Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walker
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walkers
Products › Type	Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers
Products › Category I D	1835
Products › Number Of Units	About 170,000
Recall I D	1961
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount department stores nationwide sold the walkers, from April 1998 through April 1999, for about $50.
Recall Date	2000-08-08T00:00:00
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."
Recall Number	00157
Manufacturers › Name	Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass.
Consumer Contact	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.
Last Publish Date	2026-08-05T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmSafety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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