CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
CPSC recall 05231 · announced July 26, 2005 · H&m · 750 units affected
The product
These jackets are light blue denim with two breast pockets, a gray knit hood and gray knit sleeves. The buttons have "BABY" written on the front. A red and white "A" patch is sewn on the front, a blue "3" decal is on one sleeve and a red football is on the other sleeve. The recall included jackets sold in sizes 2 months through 18 months. Style number "432740" is written on the laundry care tag inside the jacket. "H&M" is written on the collar label.
The hazard
The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: H&M retail stores nationwid,e from January 2005 through May 200,5 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Contact H&M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 9 a.m. and 5 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.