The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11220·Announced 2011-05-11

Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard

Meijer is recalling Bumble Bee and Lady Bug infant slipper socks because small balls on the antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling Bumble Bee and Lady Bug infant slipper socks due to a choking hazard. The recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, specifically the yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks (UPC 80640907401) and the red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks (UPC 80640907402). These socks were sold in infant size 0-12 months.

The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae, which was found in a child's crib. No injuries have been reported.

About 17,400 units were sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4. Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
17,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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