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H&M Announces Recall of Girls' Water Shoes for Fall Hazard
Recalled June 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 06186 · H&M
Hazard
Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces, such as tile.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund.
Units
About 1,900
Incidents / injuries
No reports of injuries.
Description
These are pink and blue shoes with a multi-colored trim. The shoes have a pink rubber sole with silver glitter incased within it. A butterfly appliqué is attached to the top and flower emblems are on the back and sides. A label inside the shoes reads "364430" and "MADE IN CHINA."
What to do
Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund.
Contact
Call H&M toll free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit H&M's Web site at www.hm.com
Product
H&M Girls' Water Shoes
Manufacturer(s)
H&M USA, of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
H&M stores in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006 for about $8.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →