The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·87019·Announced 1987-03-23

Service Merchandise Recalls Hi-Back Kidde Kare Baby Walkers Due to Entrapment Risk

Service Merchandise is recalling 49,000 Hi-Back Kidde Kare baby walkers because a slipping seat strap could cause infant entrapment or injury.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that one incident was associated with an infant death, which mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Service Merchandise is voluntarily recalling 49,000 Hi-Back "Kidde Kare" Infant Walkers, Model 106 FLP, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. These walkers were purchased in Service Merchandise stores in 1984 and 1985. The affected models feature white vinyl binding tape on the edges of the crotch strap.

The recall is due to a hazard where the seat strap can slip through the buckle that secures the front of the walker's seat to its deck. This slippage could result in infant entrapment or injury. The Commission and Service Merchandise are aware of at least five incidents involving seat strap slippage, one of which was associated with an infant death.

Consumers should stop using the walker immediately. Service Merchandise is offering a free replacement seat at no charge. To obtain the replacement, consumers can call toll-free 1-800-251-1389, or Tennessee residents can call 1-800-251-1212. The model number is located on the ID tag on the seat.

The recalled product

Product
Hi-Back "Kidde Kare" Baby Walkers Recalled by Service Merchandise
Manufacturer
Service Merchandise
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Walker
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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