Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

Wave Zone children's swimsuits

Date of Recall

2017-08-08

CPSC Release Number

17-202

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 22,200

Distributor

Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Importer

Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Sold By

Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin from January 2017 through July 2017 for about $14.  

Problem/Hazard

The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.

Injuries/Incidents

Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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."

Remedy

Refund

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.

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