If you purchased a Kmaier infant walker on Target.com this summer, stop using it immediately. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 243 Kmaier infant walkers due to a deadly fall hazard — the walkers can pass through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step.

What to Do Right Now

If you have one of these walkers, the CPSC's instructions are clear:

1. Stop using the walker immediately.
2. Disassemble the walker.
3. Destroy it: cut the fabric seat and write "Recalled" on the tray in permanent marker.
4. Take a photo of the destroyed walker.
5. Send the photo to TargetplusSJ@outlook.com to receive a full refund.

Do not donate the walker, pass it on to another family, or store it for later use. The recall remedy requires proof of destruction before issuing a refund.

About Infant Walker Safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended against infant walkers for decades — not because of manufacturing defects, but because of the category's inherent fall risk. Walkers allow babies to move faster than they can safely navigate, and staircase access is one of the most common sources of serious walker-related injuries. The federal mandatory safety standard for infant walkers was strengthened in recent years to require that walkers stop at the edge of a step — a requirement the recalled Kmaier walkers do not meet.

If you're looking for alternatives that help babies develop motor skills, the AAP recommends stationary activity centers, floor mats, and supervised tummy time instead of mobile walkers.

What's Next

Parents who purchased this walker should follow the recall remedy instructions above and contact TargetplusSJ@outlook.com with a photo of the destroyed walker to receive a full refund. For more information on the recall, visit the official CPSC recall page at cpsc.gov/Recalls. If you have questions about infant product safety in Colorado, the El Paso County Public Health department also provides consumer safety resources at elpasocountyhealth.org.