CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-12-04

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

09711 · Recalled 2008-12-04 · CPSC page

Recalled Hat and Mitten Set
Recalled Hat and Mitten Set

Description

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.

Hazards

The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten SetsAbout 100

Parties

Manufacturer
Aquarius Ltd.
Distributor
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Made in
China
Sold at
Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky

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

Source: CPSC recall 09711. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.