CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
USCPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
Recalling Firm: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Children's Snow Suits and Jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Meijer-Distribution-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Snow-Suits-Jackets- |
| Title | CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/snowsuits.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Children's Snow Suits and Jackets |
| Hazards › Name | These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Children's Snow Suits and Jackets |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 175,000 |
| Recall I D | 2830 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05058 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Philippines |
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