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CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Tot Rider Walkers

Home product recall 01-076. Announced by CPSC on Feb 1, 2001.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Feb 1, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should remove the music center and call Kolcraft to receive a free replacement tray.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Consumers can contact Kolcraft toll-free at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Which ones are recalled?

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.

About 3,356 units, as CPSC gives them.

Tot Rider walkers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Kolcraft® Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, Ill.
  • Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these walkers, from February 2000 to January 2001, for between $40 and $50.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Kolcraft has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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