Meijer · Recalled
Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 17,400
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, including yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907401, and red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907402. The UPC is located on the sock's hangtag. They were sold in infant size 0-12 months.
The file
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4.
- Product type
- Socks
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae. It was found in a child's crib. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full 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 website at www.meijer.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 MAY 11 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.