H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-08). Hazards: choking, ingestion, chemical. About 2,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07121 |
| Published | 2007-03-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Boys' Jackets with an attached compass |
| Firm named in the title | H & M |
| Firms | H & M, of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,700 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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 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.
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