Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled 2017-08-08. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 22,200Units
2017-08-08Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Wave Zone one-piece, zip-back swimsuit for newborns, infants and toddlers. The swimsuits have a zipper on the back and four snaps on the bottom and were sold in four colors: blue and gray with a shark on the front; white and navy stripes with an anchor pattern; pink and teal with a strawberry on the front; pink arms with a multi-colored fish pattern. The swimsuits were sold in 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."
- The hazard
- The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
- Injuries
- Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimsuits and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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