Meijer Infant Slipper Socks recall: Choking Hazard
Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard
Why was Meijer Infant Slipper Socks recalled?
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks
- Company
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 17,400
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4.
- Recall date
- May 11, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae. It was found in a child's crib. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, including yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907401, and red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907402. The UPC is located on the sock's hangtag. They were sold in infant size 0-12 months.