Safety regulator, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Tot Rider Walkers
Recall 01076 · Feb 1, 2001 · Kolcraft® Enterprises, Inc.
3,356
units affected
3,356
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01076
- Date
- Feb 1, 2001
- Company
- Kolcraft® Enterprises, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,356
- Product
- Tot Rider walkers
- Product type
- Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled walker was manufactured from February 2000 through August 2000, and has a model number of 14302. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on the base of the walker. "Tot Rider®," "Music Center," and "Kolcraft®" appear on the front of the walker. The music center, which is removable, has a steering wheel, gear shift, buttons, and a speaker, which plays music. Kolcraft® Tot Riders with model number 14303 are not recalled.
What can happen
The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the music center and call Kolcraft to receive a free replacement tray.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kolcraft has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these walkers, from February 2000 to January 2001, for between $40 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tot rider walkers?
Consumers should remove the music center and call Kolcraft to receive a free replacement tray.
What is the hazard?
The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.