CPSC recall 13-201, announced May 29, 2013, covers Children's Water Bottles (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 call H&M to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. 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?
This recall includes previously recalled 16 oz. plastic water bottles that came in pink with a crackle design or blue. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden," www.hm.com and a date clock with the manufacture date are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The inner circle on the date clock stamp 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 call H&M to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. Upon receipt of the returned bottle, consumers will be mailed a full refund plus a $25 H&M gift card.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 13-201
- Units
- About 2,900 (previously recalled in Sept. 2012)
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July 2012 through March 2013 for between $1.50 and $5. About 200 of the bottles were sold after the original recall was announced in September 2012.
- Importer
- H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.
Children's Water Bottles
CPSC product type: Nonglass Bottles or Jars
Recall contact information
H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight CT daily or visit the firm's website at www.hm.com and click on United States, then Customer Service at the bottom of the page and Recalled Items from the left column for more information.
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