The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23293·Announced 2023-09-21

H&M Men's Clasp Beaded Bracelets Recalled for High Lead Content

H&M is recalling about 12,290 men's clasp beaded bracelets because the clasp contains lead levels exceeding the federal ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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: Lead is a high-risk contaminant that poses a direct toxicity hazard to young children, and the source explicitly states the clasp contains levels exceeding the federal ban. Although no illnesses have been reported, the hazard is not theoretical—it is an affirmative exceedance of a regulatory limit for a known toxic substance affecting a vulnerable population. This meets the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P. is recalling men's clasp beaded bracelets sold nationwide in H&M stores and online at www.hm.com from January 2023 through July 2023. The double-strand bracelets are made with glass and wooden beads in brown, green, and orange colors and feature a trigger clasp. Approximately 12,290 units were distributed for about $13 each.

The recall was issued because the clasp on the bracelet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelet and contact H&M to return the product in a prepaid mailer for a full refund. Consumers can reach H&M toll-free at 855-466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. CT any day of the week, online at www.hm.com by clicking customer service and then recalled information, or by visiting https://www2.hm.com/en_us/customer-service/product-and-quality/recalled-items.html.

The recalled product

Product
Men's clasp beaded bracelets
Manufacturer
H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
  • lead-poisoning
  • lead-toxicity
Affected units
12,290

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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