Hi-Back "Kidde Kare" Baby Walkers Recalled by Service Merchandise
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 1987
Release # 87-019
Baby Walker Recall
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, the Service Merchandise Company of Nashville,
Tennessee, today announces a voluntary recall of 49,000 Hi-Back "Kidde
Kare" Infant Walkers, Model 106 FLP, which were purchased in Service
Merchandise Stores in 1984 and 1985. The models involved have a white
vinyl binding tape on the edges of the crotch strap. The hazard
involves slippage of the strap through the buckle which secures the
front of the walker's seat to its deck. This slippage could result in
infant entrapment or injury.
The Commission and Service Merchandise are aware of at least 5
incidents involving seat strap slippage, one of which was associated
with an infant death.
Service Merchandise is offering a free replacement seat at no
charge to the consumer and urges all owners of the Model 106 FLP walker
to participate in the recall. The model number is located on the ID
tag on the seat.
To obtain a free replacement seat call toll-free 1-800-251-1389.
Tennessee residents may call toll-free l-800-251-1212. Consumers may
also write to: Service Merchandise Company, P.O. Box 24600, Nashville,
Tennessee 37202 and request a replacement seat for their walker.
Additional information may also be obtained by calling the Consumer
Product Safety Commission toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A
teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is 800-638-8270.