H&M Girl’s Water Shoes

Description: H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2006 Release #06-186 Firm's Hotline: (877) 439-6261 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall Hazard 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: H&M Girl's Water Shoes Units: About 1,900 Manufacturer: H&M USA, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile. Incidents/Injuries: No reports of injuries. Description: These are pink and blue shoes with a multi-colored trim. The shoes have a pink rubber sole with silver glitter incased within it. A butterfly appliqué is attached to the top and flower emblems are on the back and sides. A label inside the shoes reads "364430" and "MADE IN CHINA." Sold at: H&M stores in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006 for about $8. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Call H&M toll free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit H&M's Web site at www.hm.com [Learn More]