Children's Snow Suits and Jackets
CPSC Recall #05-058 - November 25, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-058 |
| Recall Date | November 25, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, Refund |
| Units Affected | About 14,400 |
| Manufacturer | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Manufactured In | China and Philippines |
Where It Was Sold
| Meijer retail stores in Michigan |
| Ohio |
| Indiana |
| Kentucky and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004. The snow suits sold for between $15 and $43. |
Product
Children's Snow Suits and Jackets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. is voluntarily recalling about 14,400 children's snow suits and 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.Name of product: Children's Snow Suits and JacketsUnits: About 14,400Manufacturer/Importer: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Hazard: These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a young child who removed the decorative compass from a jacket and placed a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004. The snow suits sold for between $15 and $43.Manufactured in: China and PhilippinesRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com.
Hazard
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm received one report of a young child who removed the decorative compass from a jacket and placed a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.