Recalls / 2013-05-29

H&M Reannounces Recall of Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

13201 · Recalled 2013-05-29 · CPSC page

Pink with Crackle Design and Blue H&M Children’s Water Bottles

Description

This recall includes previously recalled 16 oz. plastic water bottles that came in pink with a crackle design or blue. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden," www.hm.com and a date clock with the manufacture date are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The inner circle on the date clock stamp contains the number 12 with an arrow between the two numbers. The arrow points at the number 6 in an outer circle of numbers.

Hazards

The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.

Reported injuries

H&M has received one report of an incident in England of the water bottle spout breaking off in a child's mouth as the child was drinking from the bottle. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and call H&M to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. Upon receipt of the returned bottle, consumers will be mailed a full refund plus a $25 H&M gift card.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Water Bottles		About 2,900 (previously recalled in Sept. 2012)

Parties

Importer: H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.
Made in: Italy
Sold at: H&M stores with children's departments nationwide

Consumer contact

H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight CT daily or visit the firm's website at www.hm.com and click on United States, then Customer Service at the bottom of the page and Recalled Items from the left column for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13201. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.