Key Takeaway
H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores was recalled on September 18, 2012. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.
H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores
Description
The 16 oz. water bottles are pink plastic with a crackle design or blue plastic. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden" and "www.hm.com" are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The water bottle contains the manufacture date in an embossed date clock on the bottom of the bottle. The inner circle on the clock contains the number 12 with an arrow between the two numbers. The arrow points at the number 6 in an outer circle of numbers.
Injuries / Consequence
H&M has received one report of an incident in England of the water bottle spout breaking off in a child's mouth as the child was drinking from the bottle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.
Products Affected
Children's Water Bottle
Nonglass Bottles or JarsImages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.