CPSC recall · Reported November 26, 2004
CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. recalled The children's snow suits and jackets were sold in children's sizes 2T through 5T and 12M….
CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets was recalled by Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. in November 26, 2004. Reason: These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing …. Remedy: Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or…. Verify recall #05058 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing ….
- None
- agency class
- November 26, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05058 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05058 |
| Date reported | November 26, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 26, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 175,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jack…
- Check the recall number (05058) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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