Safety regulator, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
Recall 05231 · Jul 26, 2005 · H&M
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05231
- Date
- Jul 26, 2005
- Company
- H&M
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- H&M retail stores nationwid,e from January 2005 through May 200,5 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby denim and knit jackets?
Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.