H & M Boys' Jackets recall: Choking, Poisoning Hazards
H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
Why was H & M Boys' Jackets recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Boys' Jackets with an attached compass
- Company
- H & M, of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 2,700
- Sold at
- H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30.
- Recall date
- March 8, 2007
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.