CPSCFebruary 4, 2005

CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with

CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim

Why was CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with recalled?

The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H & M location to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information contact H & M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.hm.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Girls' Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
Company
Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 470
Sold at
H & M stores in the northeastern United States from November 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
Recall date
February 4, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled cardigan sweaters are black with a black faux fur trim around the wrists, neck and down the front center of the sweater. The sweaters were sold in girls' sizes 7Y through 14Y and are made of 100 percent acrylic. "Dubbster" and RN number "0101255" are printed on the inside neck label of the sweaters.

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