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Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 09-711 · December 4, 2008 · Meijer

What to doConsumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-711 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 4, 2008
Brand
Meijer
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 100
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled hats and mittens have two magnets sewn into each side of the hat and are cotton with pink, lavender, orange and aqua green stripes and various prints. Some of the hat and mittens have dark pink hearts with light pink stripes. "Aquarius LTD" is printed on the tag of the hat and mitten sets.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets · About 100 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $12.; Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

Meijer has received one report of the magnet separating from the hat. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aquariusltd.com, or e-mail the firm at marka@aquariusltd.com

Recall history and context

Meijer appears in 17 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meijer recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets (About 100 units). The recalled hats and mittens have two magnets sewn into each side of the hat and are cotton with pink, lavender, orange and aqua green stripes and various prints.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.