2008年10月16日 星期四

walker, walking frame, 14-stone mastiff

My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Walkers
Units: About 800
Manufacturer: My Way Corp., of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hazard: The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled walkers were sold for babies 6 months and older. The walkers were sold in the following colors: pink, red, green, blue, and ivory. The walkers have an activity tray with a steering wheel and other toys. “My Way Corp” is printed on a sticker on the front of the walker.
Sold at: Independent discount stores in Puerto Rico from November 2004 through March 2008 for between $18 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact My Way Corp. collect at (787) 758-5848 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.


Picture of Recalled Baby Walker

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Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
The 14-stone dog was lying in the front garden when he was photographed by the online satellite-imaging service Google Earth. ...

mastiff 
noun [C]
a large strong short-haired dogstone (WEIGHT) (plural stone or stones
noun [C] (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION stUK
a unit of weight equal to 6.35 kilograms or 14 pounds, used especially when talking about a person's weight:
I weigh ten and a half stone.
She has put on/lost a stone (= is a stone heavier/lighter).

walker Show phonetics
noun [C]
1 a person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment:
She's a very fast/slow walker.
They've been keen walkers ever since they read about the benefits of exercise.

2 US FOR Zimmer frame

Zimmer frame UK TRADEMARK Show phonetics
noun [C] (UK ALSO AND AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH walking frame, US walker)
a metal frame with four legs which you place in front of you and lean on to help you move forward if you have difficulty in walking, for example when old

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