Toddler Hat and Mitten Sets (Aquarius) – Choking Risk (2008)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets
Brand
Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Aquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, Missouri is recalling Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets. The hazard is: The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young chil. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026