Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard

Recall date:May 11, 2011
Product Category: Clothing

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. , have recalled about 17,400 Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks.The balls at the end of the bug’s antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Meijer received one report of a ball detaching from the antennae. It was found in a child’s crib. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the products listed below:

This recall involves Falls Creek brand infant slipper socks, including yellow and black Bumble Bee Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907401, and red and black Lady Bug Slipper Socks, UPC 80640907402. The UPC is located on the sock’s hangtag. They were sold in infant size 0-12 months. The Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks were sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from June 2009 through March 2011 for about $4. The Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks were manufactured in China.

What can you do and whom to contact

Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com

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