Meijer Recalls Infant Swimsuits due to Possible Choking Hazard

Recalled Products sold in Infant Clothing Department in Meijer stores

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Aug 08, 2017, 13:14 ET

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits produced and sold exclusively at Meijer. Meijer recently recalled approximately 22,246 of the Wave Zone One-Piece Zip Swimsuits because the snaps on the bottom of the suit can detach and pose a choking hazard.

The swimsuit sold for $14 between January 1, 2017 and July 17, 2017. There have been no known injuries reported. Meijer is recalling the product as a precautionary measure.

The newborn, infant and toddler swimsuit has a zipper on the back and four snaps on the bottom. The swimsuit sold in the following four color styles: blue and gray with a shark; white and navy stripes with anchor pattern; pink and teal with a strawberry; pink and white with a fish pattern. The styles were available in the following 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."

Customers should stop using the swimsuit and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, please contact Meijer at (800) 543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meijer stores are also opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.