Recalls / 2017-08-08

Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

17202 · Recalled 2017-08-08 · CPSC page

Recalled pink and teal with a strawberry Wave Zone Zip Swimsuit

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."

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wave Zone children's swimsuits		About 22,200

Parties

Importer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Distributor: Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Made in: China
Sold at: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, H-E-B stores in Texas

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.

More images

Recalled white and navy stripes anchor pattern Wave Zone Zip Swimsuit

Recalled pink and white with fish pattern Wave Zone Zip Swimsuit

Recalled blue and gray with shark Wave Zone Zip Swimsuit

Source: CPSC recall 17202. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.