CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
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.
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall Number
05058
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Snow Suits and Jackets
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 175,000
Manufacturer Name
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
Philippines