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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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
