The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04116·Announced 2004-04-06

H&M Recalls Promotional Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

H&M is recalling 6,300 promotional water bottles because the plastic spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

H&M, of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 6,300 promotional water bottles. The bottles are black plastic with green canvas sports holders and were distributed as a free premium with the purchase of children's wear at H&M clothing stores nationwide between February 2004 and March 5, 2004. The bottles were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the pull-up black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and H&M have not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the product.

Consumers should stop using the water bottles immediately. They can return the bottles to any H&M store for a free $5 coupon towards another H&M purchase. For more information, consumers can 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 www.hm.com.

The recalled product

Product
Water Bottles
Manufacturer
H&M, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Hazard
Affected units
6,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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