CPSC recall 09-711, announced December 4, 2008, covers Aquarius Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets (about 100 units). The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 927-8699, go to www.aquariusltd.com, or email marka@aquariusltd.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received one report of the magnet separating from the hat. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Aquarius
- Manufacturer
- Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-711
- Units
- About 100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky from August 2008 to October 2008 for about $12.
- Distributor
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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 Web site at www.aquariusltd.com, or e-mail the firm at marka@aquariusltd.com
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