Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Dream On Me Industries, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported with the baby walkers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Description: The recalled baby walkers have model number 408 or 423 written on a label sewn into the seats. Model 408 has a white and black tray and a black printed fabric base and seat, measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Model 423 has a red tray and a purple plastic base measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Both models have eight snap in wheels and a label sewn into the seat that reads "DREAM ON ME IND INC. BROOKLYN, NY 112321, MADE IN CHINA."
Sold at: Small toy and juvenile product stores in the metropolitan New York area from April 2002 through March 2004 for about $25 for model 408 and about $30 for model 423.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information on returning the product contact Dream On Me Industries representatives at (877) 768-5500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Mark Srour at (877) 768-5500 or Joanne Mattiace at (877) 481-0734
