Wave Zone children's swimsuits recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

August 8, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

17202

Sold / distributed

Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin and H-E-B stores in Texas from January 2017 through July 2017 for about $14.

Why it was recalled

The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Wave Zone one-piece, zip-back swimsuit for newborns, infants and toddlers. The swimsuits have a zipper on the back and four snaps on the bottom and were sold in four colors: blue and gray with a shark on the front; white and navy stripes with an anchor pattern; pink and teal with a strawberry on the front; pink arms with a multi-colored fish pattern. The swimsuits were sold in sizes: 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 12m, 18m, and 24m. "Wave Zone" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number located on the sewn-in label on the inner side seam is "NOV 2016 021-14328."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.