CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, SunTech Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall Baby Walkers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SunTech Enterprises Inc., City of Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 4,100 "Sun Kids" and "Happy Baby" Baby Walkers. 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.Name of product: "Sun Kids" and "Happy Baby" Baby WalkersUnits: About 4,100Manufacturer: 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: TaiwanRemedy: 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.

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.

Refund

None reported.

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

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