H&M Baby Denim and Knit Jackets

Description: H&M Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2005 Release #05-231 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877)439-6261 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800 CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Baby Denim and Knit Jackets Units: About 750 Manufacturer: H&M , of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: These jackets are light blue denim with two breast pockets, a gray knit hood and gray knit sleeves. The buttons have “BABY” written on the front. A red and white “A” patch is sewn on the front, a blue “3” decal is on one sleeve and a red football is on the other sleeve. The recall included jackets sold in sizes 2 months through 18 months. Style number “432740” is written on the laundry care tag inside the jacket. “H&M” is written on the collar label. Sold at: H&M retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $15. Manufactured in: China. Remedy: Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Contact H&M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hm.com [Learn More]