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. CPSC’s notice does not call this recall 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.
- Action type: Recall
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced March 19, 2020 (the notice states a single “Recall Date”; no separate initiation date is given)
- Company and responsible agency: Utomen (Amazon Seller, of China) and the U.S. CPSC
- Recall or campaign number: 20-730
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Model X002, on a hang tag under the product and on the packaging; sold in grey, black, green, pink, blue, and white
- Number of affected units: About 3,600
- Sold at and sale period: Online at Amazon.com from September 2017 through July 2018, for between $89 and $123
- Hazard: Fits through a standard doorway, does not stop at a step edge, and has leg openings that can trap a child’s neck
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: None reported
- Remedy: Refund; Amazon contacts purchasers directly about refunds
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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. Consumers should stop using the walkers and expect a refund from Amazon.
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
- 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.
CPSC’s notice does not call this a voluntary recall. The notice’s own label for this CPSC action is simply the word “recall.”
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 instead of donating, reselling, or giving it to another family.
- Wait for Amazon to contact you about a refund, or contact them through your account if you have not heard back.
- 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
Where Were Kids & Koalas Baby Walkers Sold?
Kids & Koalas baby walkers were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com. Amazon carried the model X002 walkers from September 2017 through July 2018, at prices between $89 and $123. CPSC’s recall notice does not list any other retailer or sales channel for this product.
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. CPSC’s notice reports no incidents, and no lawsuit or class action has been filed. A legal review can look at your specific circumstances.
What Is the Recall Number for the Kids & Koalas Baby Walker Recall?
The recall number for the Kids & Koalas baby walker recall is 20-730. CPSC assigns a number like this to every product recall, and this one identifies this specific action in the agency’s records.
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.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kids-and-Koalas-Baby-Walkers-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert