Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Bath, pool & outdoorsNewbornInfantToddlerChoking
The hazard
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
Incidents reported: Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
Contact: 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.
About this recall
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."
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC