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ChokingAugust 8, 2017CPSC #17202

Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
22,200
Remedy
refund

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."

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled pink and teal with a strawberry Wave Zone Zip SwimsuitRecalled white and navy stripes anchor pattern Wave Zone Zip SwimsuitRecalled pink and white with fish pattern Wave Zone Zip SwimsuitRecalled blue and gray with shark Wave Zone Zip Swimsuit
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