CPSC recall 12-279, announced September 18, 2012, covers Children's Water Bottle (about 2,900 units). The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 466-7467, or go to www.hm.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The 16 oz. water bottles are pink plastic with a crackle design or blue plastic. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden" and "www.hm.com" are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The water bottle contains the manufacture date in an embossed date clock on the bottom of the bottle. The inner circle on the clock contains the number 12 with an arrow between the two numbers. The arrow points at the number 6 in an outer circle of numbers.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
H&M has received one report of an incident in England of the water bottle spout breaking off in a child's mouth as the child was drinking from the bottle. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- H&M Hennes & Mauritz, New York, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 12-279
- Units
- About 2,900
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $5.
- Importer
- H&M Hennes & Mauritz, New York, N.Y.
Children's Water Bottle
CPSC product type: Nonglass Bottles or Jars
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 or visit the firm's recall page on its website at www.hm.com
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