Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17202
Recall Date
2017-08-08
Manufacturer
Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Units Affected
About 22,200
Products Involved
Wave Zone children's swimsuits
Hazard
The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.
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.
Reported Injuries
Meijer has received 11 reports of the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin and H-E-B stores in Texas from January 2017 through July 2017 for about $14.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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."
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