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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2000
Release # 00-157
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Safety 1st Recall Hotline: (800) 964-8489
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
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CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall to Repair Baby Walkers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Safety 1st Inc., of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily
recalling to repair about 170,000 Mobile "4 Wheelin" Walkers, which are
shaped like cars. 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.
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.
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."
Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount department stores
nationwide sold the walkers from April 1998 through April 1999 for about
$50.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately, and contact
Safety 1st to receive a free, replacement steering wheel and electronic
telephone with installation instructions. To order repair kits, call
Safety 1st at (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.
This recall does not include walkers with model number 45701C, 45701D,
45704 or 45705. These models have different steering wheel and phone
designs.
 Consumers can also view a video clip about this recall (transcript). This is in "streaming video" format.
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