CPSC Recall in 2017: Meijer Recalls Children’s Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-202

Date: August 08, 2017

Product Name: Wave Zone children’s swimsuits

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.”

Hazard Description:

The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 22,700

Incidents:

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