Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 17202 · Aug 8, 2017 · Meijer
22,200
units affected
22,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17202
- Date
- Aug 8, 2017
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 22,200
- Product
- Wave Zone children's swimsuits
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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."
What can happen
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wave zone children's swimsuits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
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.