CPSC2014-05-15
H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard
H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.J.
Hazard
A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returning the belt for a $20 gift card.
Sold at
H&M stores nationwide and online at HM.com from August 2012 to April 2014 for between $3 and $15.
Affected count
About 65,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a choking incident in the United Kingdom, but no reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in the U.S.
Manufactured in
Bangladesh, China, Turkey
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Girls' Leggings
Consumer contact
H&M Customer Service toll-free at (855) 466-7467 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET any day, email at customerservice.us@hm.com or online at www.hm.com and click on "Product Safety Recall - read more" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/HM-Recalls-Girls-LeggingsDon't want to check this manually?
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