CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
CPSC recall 05096 · announced February 4, 2005 · Dubbster (h & M Private Label), H & M · 470 units affected
The product
The recalled cardigan sweaters are black with a black faux fur trim around the wrists, neck and down the front center of the sweater. The sweaters were sold in girls' sizes 7Y through 14Y and are made of 100 percent acrylic. "Dubbster" and RN number "0101255" are printed on the inside neck label of the sweaters.
The hazard
The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H & M location to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: H & M stores in the northeastern United States from November 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information contact H & M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.hm.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.