CPSC recall · Reported March 8, 2007
H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
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.
H & M, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled product is a boys' cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in siz….
H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards was recalled by H & M, of New York, N.y. in March 8, 2007. Reason: The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mai…. Verify recall #07121 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
H & M, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, th….
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- agency class
- March 8, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07121 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07121 |
| Date reported | March 8, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 8, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | H & M, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 2,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a stor…
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