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Product Hazards
Walkers and Stationary Entertainers
In 1999, an estimated 8,800 children younger than 15 months were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries
associated with infant walkers, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most children were injured when they fell down the stairs while in their walker.
Walkers have also been involved in 34 deaths since 1973. Walkers are banned in Canada.
A recall or a corrective action had been issued for walkers and stationary entertainers
for various reasons such as brackets may break in use causing the product to
collapse; screws can come out presenting a choking hazard to young children; and laceration
risk due to sharp edges.
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