CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
CPSC recall 05058 · announced November 26, 2004 · Meijer Distribution · 175,000 units affected
The product
The children's snow suits and jackets were sold in children's sizes 2T through 5T and 12M through 24M under the brand name, "Falls-Creek®." The two-piece snow suits included a jacket and overalls. Both clothing items have a small compass attached to the front of the jackets and were manufactured in a variety of colors. The care label bears RN# 48711.
The hazard
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jackets to Meijer retailers for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm received one report of a young child, who removed the decorative compass from a jacket, and placed a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004. The snow suits sold for between $15 and $43.
Consumer contact: Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.