Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 11220 · May 11, 2011 · Meijer
17,400
units affected
17,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11220
- Date
- May 11, 2011
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 17,400
- Product
- Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks
- Product type
- Socks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae. It was found in a child's crib. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bumble bee and lady bug infant slipper socks?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, 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.