H&M Announces Recall of Girls' Water Shoes for Fall Hazard
Recall 06186 · Jun 13, 2006 · H&M
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06186
- Date
- Jun 13, 2006
- Company
- H&M
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- H&M Girls' Water Shoes
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- H&M stores in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled h&m girls' water shoes?
Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.