H&M Reannounces Recall of Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

Children's Water Bottles

Date of Recall

2013-05-29

CPSC Release Number

13-201

Manufactured In

Italy

Units

About 2,900 (previously recalled in Sept. 2012)

Importer

H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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. 

Consumer Contact

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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