CPSC recall · Reported December 6, 2018
Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. recalled This recall involves Falls Creek Kids branded children's zip up hoodies sold in five colo….
Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. in December 6, 2018. Reason: The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using the…. Verify recall #19044 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- December 6, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19044 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Falls Creek Kids branded children's zip up hoodies sold in five color styles in sizes 12M,18M, 24M, 2T,3T 4T and 5T. "Falls Creek Kids" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number is printed on a sewn-in label on the inner side seam. Product Sizes Tracking Number Color/Style Falls Creek Kids zip up hoodies 12M, 18M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T "MAY 2018 17677," "MAY 2018 17506," or "AUGUST 2018 17932" navy with white and orange striped sleeves teal with white and navy striped sleeves gray with a football play graphic olive green with a bear graphic gray girl's hoodie with ruffled trim
Reason for recall
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19044 |
| Date reported | December 6, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 6, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| 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 should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store fo…
- Check the recall number (19044) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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