Recall: Ace Han Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2006
Release #06-079
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 521-5115
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Ace Han Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

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

Name of Product: Baby Walkers

Units: About 2,500

Distributor: Ace Han Corp., of Jamesburg, N.J.

Hazard: The walkers can 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.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: The recalled walkers have eight wheels and an activity tray with interactive toys. The walkers are blue and pink with various designs on the cloth seat. "Imported by Ace Han Corp" is printed on labels located on the base of the walkers.

Sold at: Independent retail stores in New York and Philadelphia from April 2004 through January 2006 for about $20 to $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled walkers and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ace Han at (800) 521-5115 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Picture of Recalled Baby Walker