H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
Recall 07121 · Mar 8, 2007 · H & M
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07121
- Date
- Mar 8, 2007
- Company
- H & M
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Boys' Jackets with an attached compass
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' jackets with an attached compass?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.