CPSCGeneral Alert
Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard
Published: May 11, 2011Recall ID: 11220Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, including yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907401, and red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907402. The UPC is located on the sock's hangtag. They were sold in infant size 0-12 months.
Affected Products
Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Meijer-Recalls-Infant-Slipper-Socks-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11220.11220.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae. It was found in a child's crib. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks |
| Products › Type | Socks |
| Products › Category I D | 67620 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,400 |
| Recall I D | 674 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, including yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907401, and red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907402. The UPC is located on the sock's hangtag. They were sold in infant size 0-12 months. |
| Recall Number | 11220 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 website at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |