Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-08-08). Hazards: choking. About 22,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17202 |
| Published | 2017-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-08 |
| Products | Wave Zone children's swimsuits |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer |
| Firms | Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich. (importer); Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,200 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin and H-E-B stores in Texas from January 2017 through July 2017 for about $14. |
Description
This recall involves the Wave Zone one-piece, zip-back swimsuit for newborns, infants and toddlers. The swimsuits have a zipper on the back and four snaps on the bottom and were sold in four colors: blue and gray with a shark on the front; white and navy stripes with an anchor pattern; pink and teal with a strawberry on the front; pink arms with a multi-colored fish pattern. The swimsuits were sold in sizes: 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 12m, 18m, and 24m. "Wave Zone" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number located on the sewn-in label on the inner side seam is "NOV 2016 021-14328."
Hazard
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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