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H&M Reannounces Recall of Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: May 29, 2013 Initiated: May 29, 2013 #13201

Product Description

This recall includes previously recalled 16 oz. plastic water bottles that came in pink with a crackle design or blue. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden," www.hm.com and a date clock with the manufacture date are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The inner circle on the date clock stamp 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 call H&M to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. Upon receipt of the returned bottle, consumers will be mailed a full refund plus a $25 H&M gift card.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,900 (previously recalled in Sept. 2012)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall includes previously recalled 16 oz. plastic water bottles that came in pink with a crackle design or blue. The bottles have flip-top lids in coordinated pink and blue colors. "H&M Sweden," www.hm.com and a date clock with the manufacture date are embossed on the bottom of the bottle. The recalled products were manufactured in June 2012. The inner circle on the date clock stamp 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 (previously recalled in Sept. 2012).
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 call H&M to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. Upon receipt of the returned bottle, consumers will be mailed a full refund plus a $25 H&M gift card.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13201.