Meijer · Recalled
Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
- Units
- About 22,200
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $14
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
