September 10, 2003
SunTech Enterprises is recalling about 4,100 "Sun Kids" and "Happy Baby" baby walkers.
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.
The recalled baby walkers are made with a plastic frame supported by six or eight wheels on the bottom. The walkers are blue, pink or bright green with a padded seat and an activity tray. "SUN KIDS" or "HAPPY BABY" labels appear on some of the walkers.
The walkers were sold at small retailers and flea markets in Texas and California from November 2002 through April 2003 for between $15 and $25.
Consumers should return the wlkers to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a refund. Contact: SunTech Enterprises Inc. at (866) 992-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
