CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2014
H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard
A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
H&m Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.j. recalled This recall involves girls' leggings sold in the following colors: black/pink belt, black….
H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by H&m Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.j. in May 15, 2014. Reason: A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Cust…. Verify recall #14180 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
H&m Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- May 15, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14180 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
This recall involves girls' leggings sold in the following colors: black/pink belt, black/silver belt, black and white stripe/black belt, blue and white stripe/blue belt, blue hounds-tooth/blue belt, grey check/pink belt, grey with dots/pink belt, khaki/pink belt, khaki with dots/pink belt, pink and white check/white belt, purple/purple belt and red and blue plaid/blue belt. The knit leggings were sold sizes 1 ½ to 8 years and have a plastic belt with bow-shaped buckle. HandM is printed on the back of the care label. The care label is either black or white and attached to the waistband in the back of the leggings. The garments have an O/N (order number) and P/N (product number) printed on the top of the care label. The following O/N numbers are included in the recall: 345180, 400690, 400691, 441760, 441761, 441762, 446960, 446961, 446962, 446963, 446965 and 978210.
Reason for recall
A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returning the belt for a $20 gift card.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14180 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | H&m Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 65,000 |
| 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 stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returni…
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