H & M · Recalled
H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
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.
- Units
- About 2,700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- H & M, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
For more information, contact H & M Stores toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.hm.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 08 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.