Table of contents
- Latest Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Recall Updates
- March 19, 2020: CPSC Announces Recall
- Which Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers Are Affected?
- Why Were the Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I File a Lawsuit over a Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Injury?
- Did Other Outlets Report the Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Recall?
- Who Is Utomen, the Seller of the Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers?
- What Did the Recalled Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Look Like?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Kids & Koalas baby walkers on March 19, 2020. Amazon seller Utomen, of China, sold the walkers, which were manufactured in China. The recall has not been closed.
The walkers, model X002, can fit through a standard doorway and do not stop at a step edge. Their leg openings can trap a child’s neck, posing a fall and entrapment risk to babies and toddlers.
CPSC’s notice lists no reported injuries. Consumers who own one should stop using it, dismantle it, and throw it away. Amazon will contact buyers directly about a refund.
Latest Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Recall Updates
March 19, 2020: CPSC Announces Recall
On March 19, 2020, the recall notice from the CPSC named Utomen, of China, as the Amazon seller of these recalled Kids & Koalas baby walkers. The walkers were manufactured in China [1].
The recall covers model X002 walkers, which can fit through a doorway and trap a child’s neck. CBS News Baltimore reported on March 22, 2020 that Amazon would contact buyers about refunds [2].
Which Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers Are Affected?
This recall covers one style of Kids & Koalas baby walker, model X002. You can identify a recalled unit by these details:
- Model X002, the only model covered by this recall
- A hang tag under the seat and a label on the packaging print the model number, as GearLab’s recall alert describes [3]
- Sold in six colors: grey, black, green, pink, blue, and white
Check the hang tag underneath your walker or the box it came in for the exact model number and color.
A match to model X002 in any of these colors means your walker falls under this recall, no matter when you bought it.
Why Were the Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers Recalled?
Kids & Koalas baby walkers were recalled because they fail to meet the federal safety standard for baby walkers. A child can push one through a normal doorway, since the walker does not stop at a raised step edge.
Its leg openings can also let a child slip until the child’s head becomes trapped at the neck. This is a fall and entrapment hazard for babies and toddlers.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The CPSC recall notice records no reports of injury or harm connected to Kids & Koalas baby walkers, even though the product failed a federal safety standard for falls and entrapment.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you own a recalled Kids & Koalas baby walker, follow these steps right away:
- Stop using the walker right away, even if you have not noticed a problem.
- Check the hang tag or the box for model X002 to confirm the recall applies to your walker.
- Dismantle the walker completely so it cannot be reassembled or used again.
- Throw the dismantled walker away.
- Wait for Amazon to contact you about a refund.
- Contact CPSC’s hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054), 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, or report the hazard at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I File a Lawsuit over a Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Injury?
Filing a lawsuit over a Kids & Koalas baby walker injury may be possible, but this recall alone does not establish liability or eligibility.
Did Other Outlets Report the Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Recall?
Yes, other outlets covered the Kids & Koalas baby walker recall. CBS News Baltimore reported it on March 22, 2020, and BabyGearLab published a recall alert on May 1, 2020 that names model X002 and its hang tag.
Who Is Utomen, the Seller of the Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers?
Utomen is the Amazon seller of the Kids & Koalas baby walkers, based in China, according to the CPSC recall notice. BabyGearLab’s recall alert also names Utomen of China as the importer.
What Did the Recalled Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Look Like?
The recalled Kids & Koalas baby walker was a foldable model with eight wheels and a seat with adjustable height. The Kids & Koalas logo appeared on the front of the tray and the back of the seat.