Meijer Recalls Children's Snow Suits and Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution Inc. is recalling approximately 175,000 children's snow suits and jackets sold under the brand name "Falls-Creek®." The recalled items include two-piece snow suits (jacket and overalls) and jackets in sizes 2T through 5T and 12M through 24M. These products were manufactured in China and the Philippines and feature a small decorative compass attached to the front of the jacket.

The recall was issued because the decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags can come off, creating a choking hazard for young children. The company received one report of a young child removing a decorative compass from a jacket and placing a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

The snow suits and jackets were sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004 for between $15 and $43. Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled items to Meijer retailers for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 or visit www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product

Children's Snow Suits and Jackets

Manufacturer

Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Category

Consumer Product — Children's Clothing

Hazard

• choking

Affected units

175,000

Distribution

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