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H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores

Reported: September 18, 2012 Initiated: September 18, 2012 #12279

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 2,900.
Why was this product recalled?
The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 18, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12279.