Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09711
Recall Date
2008-12-04
Manufacturer
Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri
Units Affected
About 100
Products Involved
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets
Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.
Reported Injuries
Meijer has received one report of the magnet separating from the hat. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $12.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled hats and mittens have two magnets sewn into each side of the hat and are cotton with pink, lavender, orange and aqua green stripes and various prints. Some of the hat and mittens have dark pink hearts with light pink stripes. "Aquarius LTD" is printed on the tag of the hat and mitten sets.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28