Walk 'N' Roll Baby Walker

CPSC Recall #93004 - October 18, 1992

Recall Summary

Recall Number93004
Recall DateOctober 18, 1992
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedApproximately 14,000

Where It Was Sold

Family Dollar
Venture Retail

Product

Walk 'N' Roll Baby Walker

Description

WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Family Dollar Stores, Inc., Matthews, NC and Venture Stores, O'Fallon, MO are voluntarily recalling approximately 14,000 Walk 'N' Roll baby walkers, model number 882003-1. The baby walkers have labels sewn in the seats that read "Baby World Industries, Inc.," the manufacturer of the product. The brackets that hold the baby walker in position may break, causing the walker to collapse. CPSC is aware of two incidents where the walker collapsed when the child was inside. No injuries were reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Family Dollar sold approximately 12,000 baby walkers during 1989 in approximately 1,600 Family Dollar retail stores operating at the time in 27 states. The baby walkers retailed for $13.00 each. Venture Stores sold approximately 2,000 baby walkers during 1988 in its 80 Venture retail stores in Midwestern states. The baby walkers retailed from $10.00 to $20.00 each. Consumers are urged to return Walk 'N' Roll baby walker to the Family Dollar or Venture Store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Family Dollar Stores at (704) 847-6961 or Venture Stores at (314) 281-7033. CPSC is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

The brackets holding the baby walker in position may break causing the walker to collapse. A child in the walker could sustain an injury.

Incidents & Injuries

CPSC is aware of two incidents where the walker collapsed when the child was inside. No injuries were reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this baby walker and return it to the Family Dollar or Venture Store where purchased for a full refund. 

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.