H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards

Recalled March 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 07121 · H & M

Hazard

The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a store discount coupon.

Units

About 2,700

Incidents / injuries

The firm received one report of a child outside of the U.S. who began to choke on a broken piece of the attached compass. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled product is a boys' cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number 93196 written on the inside care label. There is an attached removable compass on the side. The compasses are copper or turquoise colored, about 2.75-inches long, and have a clip to attach to the jacket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a store discount coupon.

Contact

For more information, contact H & M Stores toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.hm.com

Product

Boys' Jackets with an attached compass

Distributed by

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

Retailers

H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30.

Made in

China

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