The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05096·Announced 2005-02-04

H & M Recalls Girls' Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim

H & M is recalling girls' cardigan sweaters with faux fur trim because the trim is dangerously flammable. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (flammable clothing) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

H & M is recalling approximately 470 girls' cardigan sweaters with faux fur trim. The recalled sweaters are black, made of 100 percent acrylic, and feature black faux fur trim around the wrists, neck, and down the front center. The hazard is that the furry trim is dangerously flammable. No injuries have been reported.

The sweaters were sold in girls' sizes 7Y through 14Y at H & M stores in the northeastern United States from November 2004 through December 2004 for about $20. The sweaters were manufactured in Indonesia. The inside neck label displays "Dubbster" and RN number "0101255."

Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H & M location to receive a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact 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
Girls' Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
Manufacturer
Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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