The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03009·Announced 2002-10-09

Bikepro Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Bikepro, Inc. is recalling about 50,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and do not stop at step edges, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where serious injury or death is possible if a fall occurs, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Bikepro, Inc. is recalling approximately 50,000 baby walkers sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Missouri, and New York. The recall was announced on October 9, 2002. The walkers are intended for babies age 6 months or older and are available in blue, green, pink, and yellow. They feature a musical tray, a thick foamed padded seat, and some models have stoppers on the side. The recalled model numbers are 305, 308RK, 309STP, 384, 386, 388, 388STP, 389STP, 392STP, 393STP, 395, and 399STP, located on the outside of each box. The walkers may bear a label stating "BEBELOVE" and warning labels such as "NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED" or "USE ONLY FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN SIT UNASSISTED."

The hazard is that these baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs. Bikepro, Inc. has not received any reports of injuries involving these walkers; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The walkers were sold at independent discount stores from January 2000 through August 2001 for between $18 and $22. Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Bikepro, Inc. at (800) 261-2559 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Walker
Affected units
50,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.