Recall: Baby Walkers Recalled by SunTech Enterprises Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2003 Release # 03-182

Company Phone Number: (866) 992-5766 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, SunTech Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall Baby Walkers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: "Sun Kids" and "Happy Baby" Baby Walkers

Units: About 4,100

Manufacturer: SunTech Enterprises Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.

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 relating to these walkers.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Small retailers and flea markets in Texas and California sold the walkers from November 2002 through April 2003 for between $15 and $25.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Return to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: SunTech Enterprises Inc. at (866) 992-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.