Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled June 17, 2010 · CPSC recall 10266 · Holtrop & McIndoo

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 450

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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.

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 [email protected]

Product

Infant bodysuits and rompers

Manufacturer(s)

Holtrop & McIndoo LLC dba Kiwi Industries, of Albuquerque, N.M.

Retailers

Children's specialty stores nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for between $24 and $28.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →