Product recallOPSS
George Home Baby Walker recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for George Home Baby Walker presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
George Home Baby Walker
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5063089161265
What to do now
Small parts of George Home Baby Walker could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2501-0130). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for George Home Baby Walker presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking due to the potential release of the metal bar used to hold the mirror and balls in place. A young child may place the detached part in their mouth, potentially resulting in them choking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Consumers in possession of the baby walker should stop using it immediately and keep it away from young children. You can return the baby walker to any Asda store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Asda Customer Relations team on 0800 952 0101. You can also visit the Asda recall site at the following link for further information: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-george-home-baby-walker
Additional information
PSD notification: 2501-0130
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A light green wooden baby walker with orange and black wheels, an orange handle and an assortment of wooden features to the front.
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Questions
Why has George Home Baby Walker been recalled?
Small parts of George Home Baby Walker could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was George Home Baby Walker sold?
The notice names Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
