The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04148·Announced 2004-06-02

Dream On Me Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Dream On Me Industries is recalling about 20,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and fall down stairs, 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 to date, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Dream On Me Industries, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 20,000 baby walkers, models 408 and 423. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on June 2, 2004. The walkers were sold in small toy and juvenile product stores in the metropolitan New York area from April 2002 through March 2004 for approximately $25 to $30.

The recalled walkers are not designed to stop at the edge of a step and can fit through a standard doorway. According to the CPSC, babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs. No injuries have been reported with these specific walkers, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately. To identify the affected products, check for model number 408 or 423 on a label sewn into the seat. Model 408 features a white and black tray with a black printed fabric base and seat, while Model 423 has a red tray and a purple plastic base. Both models measure about 25 inches by 28 inches and have eight snap-in wheels. Consumers can return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund or contact Dream On Me Industries at (877) 768-5500 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Dream On Me Baby Walkers
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.