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Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard

  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled long-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled long-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled long-sleeve infant bodysuit
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant romper
  • Recalled short-sleeve infant romper
Name of Product:
Infant bodysuits and rompers
Hazard:

Snaps on the infant bodysuits and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 17, 2010
Units:

About 450

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Kiwi Industries toll-free at (877) 509-4891 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kiwiindustries.com. Consumers can also email the firm at info@kiwiindustries.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The infant bodysuits and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant binding, pacific blue with kiwi green binding, crisscross print and kiwi green with pacific blue binding. The infant bodysuits were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 12 to 18 months. The rompers were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 18 to 24 months. "Kiwi industries" is printed on a tag sewn inside the garment's collar.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact Kiwi Industries for an exchange. The firm will provide a postage-free package for the return of the recalled garment.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received two reports of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Children's specialty stores nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for between $24 and $28.
Manufacturer(s):
Holtrop & McIndoo LLC dba Kiwi Industries, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
10-266

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