Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 10266 · Jun 17, 2010 · Holtrop & McIndoo LLC dba Kiwi Industries
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10266
- Date
- Jun 17, 2010
- Company
- Holtrop & McIndoo LLC dba Kiwi Industries
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Infant bodysuits and rompers
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The infant bodysuits and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant binding, pacific blue with kiwi green binding, crisscross print and kiwi green with pacific blue binding. The infant bodysuits were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 12 to 18 months. The rompers were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 18 to 24 months. "Kiwi industries" is printed on a tag sewn inside the garment's collar.
What can happen
Snaps on the infant bodysuits and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact Kiwi Industries for an exchange. The firm will provide a postage-free package for the return of the recalled garment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Children's specialty stores nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for between $24 and $28.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant bodysuits and rompers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact Kiwi Industries for an exchange. The firm will provide a postage-free package for the return of the recalled garment.
What is the hazard?
Snaps on the infant bodysuits and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.