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12,000 Baby Walkers Recalled

Friday February 11, 2005
Big Save walkers, model numbers 9026, 9028, 9090, 90110 and 90111, have all been recalled because the walkers fit through a standard doorway and aren't designed to stop at the edge of a step. The walkers can also tip over. The walkers were sold between 1998 and 2004 and can be returned for a full refund no matter when purchased.

Name of product: Baby Walkers

Units: About 12,000

Importer/Wholesaler: Big Save International Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The walkers fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Additionally, these walkers can tip-over. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description: Only Big Save baby walkers with model numbers 9026, 9028, 9090, 90110 and 90111 are included in this recall. The model number is printed as the final digits on a bar code number and may appear on the front or back of the walker. Each walker has six caster wheels and comes in various colors light green, pink and blue.

Sold at: Toy and juvenile product stores nationwide for between $15 and $25. Model 9026 walkers were sold from June 1998 through December 2002 and all other models were sold from December 2003 through December 2004.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Big Save International Corp. at (800) 626-9393 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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