Health Canada has warned against the use of baby walkers sold through the popular online retailer over the possible risk of injury the walkers pose.
Health Canada has banned certain baby walkers in Canada under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
“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,” said Health Canada in a .
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“Children in baby walkers can also fall down the stairs, which could result in injury or death.”
Which products are impacted?
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JHD™ baby walkers, anti O-shaped leg baby stroller multi-functional starting vehicle for toddlers
LazyChild baby walker, anti-o-leg baby walker, multi-functional anti-rollover – baby can sit and push to learn to drive
Multi-function infant and baby walker 6/7-18 months old anti-rollover baby
Health Canada issued a consumer product advisory after baby walkers banned in Canada were sold through popular online retailer .
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reported that three units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
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To date, no incidents or injuries related to these products have been reported to Health Canada.
What’s being done?
The products have been removed from sale online from . Health Canada has contacted the foreign third-party sellers and is advising consumers to immediately stop using them.
Health Canada reminds consumers to learn about the risks of buying consumer products online.
Three baby walkers, which are banned in Canada, are no longer sold by .
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What should I do?
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Health Canada says consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and safely dispose of them so they can’t be used again.
Regularly check the database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.
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