Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-202 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 8, 2017
- Brand
- Meijer
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Wave Zone children's swimsuits
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 22,200
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 8, 2017
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wave Zone children's swimsuits · About 22,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Meijer appears in 17 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meijer recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Wave Zone children's swimsuits (About 22,200 units). This recall involves the Wave Zone one-piece, zip-back swimsuit for newborns, infants and toddlers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
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