The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06186·Announced 2006-06-13

H&M Recalls Girls' Water Shoes for Slip and Fall Hazard

H&M is recalling about 1,900 girls' water shoes because they become extremely slippery when wet, posing a risk of slipping and falling on smooth surfaces.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (slip and fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

H&M USA is recalling about 1,900 pairs of girls' water shoes sold in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006. The shoes are pink and blue with multi-colored trim, a pink rubber sole with silver glitter, a butterfly appliqué on top, and flower emblems on the back and sides. A label inside the shoes reads "364430" and "MADE IN CHINA."

The recall is due to a fall hazard. Although the 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. There are no reports of injuries associated with these shoes.

Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund. The shoes were sold for about $8. Consumers can also 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 website at www.hm.com.

The recalled product

Product
H&M Girls' Water Shoes
Manufacturer
H&M USA, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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