The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13201·Announced 2013-05-29

H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

H&M is reannouncing a recall of children's water bottles because the spouts can break off, posing a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using the bottles and contact H&M for a refund.

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, 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 is reannouncing a recall of approximately 2,900 16-ounce plastic children's water bottles due to a choking hazard. The bottles, which feature pink with a crackle design or blue colors with flip-top lids, were manufactured in June 2012. The spouts on these bottles can break off, posing a risk of choking to children.

H&M has received one report of an incident in England where a bottle spout broke off in a child's mouth while drinking, though no injuries were reported. The bottles were sold at H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July 2012 through March 2013 for between $1.50 and $5. About 200 of the bottles were sold after the original recall was announced in September 2012.

Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottles and call H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 or visit the company's website to receive a prepaid mailer for return. Upon receipt of the returned bottle, consumers will be mailed a full refund plus a $25 H&M gift card.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Water Bottles
Manufacturer
H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Water Bottles
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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