Meijer Inc. · Recalled
Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- Units
- About 100
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hats and mittens have two magnets sewn into each side of the hat and are cotton with pink, lavender, orange and aqua green stripes and various prints. Some of the hat and mittens have dark pink hearts with light pink stripes. "Aquarius LTD" is printed on the tag of the hat and mitten sets.
The file
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $12.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri, Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
Meijer has received one report of the magnet separating from the hat. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.
For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aquariusltd.com, or e-mail the firm at marka@aquariusltd.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 04 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.