CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-26). Hazards: choking. About 175,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05058 |
| Published | 2004-11-26 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-28 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's Snow Suits and Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer Distribution |
| Firms | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Philippines |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004. The snow suits sold for between $15 and $43. |
Description
The children's snow suits and jackets were sold in children's sizes 2T through 5T and 12M through 24M under the brand name, "Falls-Creek®." The two-piece snow suits included a jacket and overalls. Both clothing items have a small compass attached to the front of the jackets and were manufactured in a variety of colors. The care label bears RN# 48711.
Hazard
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jackets to Meijer retailers for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received one report of a young child, who removed the decorative compass from a jacket, and placed a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.
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