CPSCGeneral Alert
H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
Published: March 8, 2007Recall ID: 07121Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a boys' cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number 93196 written on the inside care label. There is an attached removable compass on the side. The compasses are copper or turquoise colored, about 2.75-inches long, and have a clip to attach to the jacket.
Affected Products
Boys' Jackets with an attached compass
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/H--M-Recalls-Boys-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Poisoning-Hazards |
| Title | H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1b80365a96064d52aef8d9f133bdd9c4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Boys' Jackets |
| Hazards › Name | The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received one report of a child outside of the U.S. who began to choke on a broken piece of the attached compass. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Boys' Jackets with an attached compass |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 |
| Recall I D | 3561 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a store discount coupon. |
| Retailers › Name | H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a boys' cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number 93196 written on the inside care label. There is an attached removable compass on the side. The compasses are copper or turquoise colored, about 2.75-inches long, and have a clip to attach to the jacket. |
| Distributors › Name | H & M, of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 07121 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact H & M Stores toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.hm.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |