CPSCJune 13, 2006

H&M Announces Recall of Girls' Water Shoes for Fall

H&M Announces Recall of Girls' Water Shoes for Fall Hazard

Why was H&M Announces Recall of Girls' Water Shoes for Fall recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
H&M Girls' Water Shoes
Company
H&M USA, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 1,900
Sold at
H&M stores in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006 for about $8.
Recall date
June 13, 2006
Incidents / injuries
No reports of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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."

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