Health Canada warns that baby walkers previously available on babybubblestore.ca may pose a risk of injury
Summary
Immediately stop using the affected products and safely dispose of them in such a way that they cannot be used again.
Affected products
A baby walker is an enclosed activity structure built to support a baby or young child in either a sitting or standing position so that their feet touch the floor. Walkers are mounted on wheels or a device that allows independent horizontal movement.
This alert involves the following products:
- 2 in 1 Push Baby Walker – HappySteps
- Baby Walker Anti Rollover – First Steps
Issue
Baby walkers have been banned in Canada since 2004.
Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can also fall down the stairs, which could result in injury or death.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected products and safely dispose of them in such a way that they cannot be used again.
Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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Additional information
Background
What is being done
Health Canada has banned baby walkers in Canada under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).
Health Canada has contacted the babybubblestore.ca requesting them to stop selling and advertising the product. Despite these efforts, the Department has received no response and is now advising consumers to immediately stop using the affected baby walkers. These products have been removed from sale online from the website babybubblestore.ca.
Health Canada reminds consumers to learn about the risks of buying consumer products online (see Related Links above).
To date, no incidents or injuries related to this product have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is committed to helping protect consumers from potentially dangerous consumer products. The Department regularly tests consumer products available for sale in stores or online and continues to monitor products to help keep consumers safe.
Details
Distributor
Babybubblestore.ca
Place of Origin
Unknown
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