CPSCJuly 26, 2005

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

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

Why was CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
Company
H&M , of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 750
Sold at
H&M retail stores nationwid,e from January 2005 through May 200,5 for about $15.
Recall date
July 26, 2005
Incidents / injuries
H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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