Crate and Barrell Push Walkers Poses a Serious Safety Threat to Toddlers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Crate and Barrel announced a recall of a toy walker because the item presents a substantial safety risk to children and toddlers. Crate and Barrel received reports that the toy walker wears down with use and the wear exposes sharp points and small parts upon which a small child or toddler could cut themselves or choke upon. Anytime a child chokes, there is a high risk of death or severe injury. Additionally, the sharp points could lead to severe lacerations. Furthermore, the toy walker presents a significant falling risk when the item begins to fall apart. Furnituretoday.com said that Crate and Barrel must recall approximately 1,500 activity toy walkers as a result of the defect.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission commenced working with Crate and Barrel to recall the activity toy walkers after the company received several complaints about the dangers this item posed to small children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission called attention to the fact that Crate and Barrel commenced this recall initiative voluntarily using the Commission’s Fast Track program to get the notice out to as many Crate and Barrel customers about the recall as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Crate and Barrel sold the product as a device designed to assist young children when learning to walk. The company marketed the device as a “Baby Push Walker.” Toddlers hold onto the handle for stability as they take their first steps. Unfortunately, the product, which is made out of wood primarily, will suffer damage over time. The damage exposes sharp edges and other smaller parts that a child could easily get cut on or pick up and swallow if one of the tiny pieces falls out.
Crate and Barrel received three reports of damage to the Baby Push Walker which left dangerous parts exposed. Crate and Barrell received no reports of injuries from the damage to the walker.
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