CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Water Bottles
Units: 6,300
Manufacturer: H&M, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The pull-up, black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: These are black plastic water bottles in green canvas
sports holders. "H&M" is written on the bottle and the strap of the
holder. The holder has a zip-up side, zipper pocket, a pocket made with
netting and an insulated silver lining.
Sold at: H&M clothing stores nationwide distributed the water bottles as
a free premium with purchase of children's wear between February 2004
and March 5, 2004.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the water bottle to any H&M store for a free $5 coupon
towards another H&M purchase.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call H&M toll-free at (877) 439-
6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
their Web site at www.hm.com