Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10266 · announced June 17, 2010 · Holtrop & Mcindoo Llc Dba Kiwi Industries · 450 units affected
The product
The infant bodysuits and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant binding, pacific blue with kiwi green binding, crisscross print and kiwi green with pacific blue binding. The infant bodysuits were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 12 to 18 months. The rompers were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 18 to 24 months. "Kiwi industries" is printed on a tag sewn inside the garment's collar.
The hazard
Snaps on the infant bodysuits and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact Kiwi Industries for an exchange. The firm will provide a postage-free package for the return of the recalled garment.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Children's specialty stores nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for between $24 and $28.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kiwi Industries toll-free at (877) 509-4891 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kiwiindustries.com. Consumers can also email the firm at info@kiwiindustries.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.