CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets

Recalled July 26, 2005 · CPSC recall 05231 · H&M

Hazard

The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.

Units

About 750

Incidents / injuries

H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.

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

Product

Baby Denim and Knit Jackets

Manufacturer(s)

H&M , of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

H&M retail stores nationwid,e from January 2005 through May 200,5 for about $15.

Made in

China

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