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H&M Recalls Children's Bathrobes Due to Violation of Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

Reported: April 15, 2019 Initiated: April 15, 2019 #19736

Product Description

This recall involves H&M children's hooded bathrobes. The affected robes come in two styles, both are 100% cotton. The first style comes in gray with the inside lining in either white and pink or white and blue. The robe comes in sizes for 6 months to 3 years old and has a button closure on the right-hand side of the chest. The second style comes in sizes for 6-12 months, is white with an embroidered cat's face on the hood, two ears attached to the top, and a belt.

Reason for Recall

The children's hooded bathrobes fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bathrobes and contact H&M for a full refund and a $20 gift card. H&M is contacting all purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 980 (in addition, about 60 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves H&M children's hooded bathrobes. The affected robes come in two styles, both are 100% cotton. The first style comes in gray with the inside lining in either white and pink or white and blue. The robe comes in sizes for 6 months to 3 years old and has a button closure on the right-hand side of the chest. The second style comes in sizes for 6-12 months, is white with an embroidered cat's face on the hood, two ears attached to the top, and a belt.. Recalled by H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 980 (in addition, about 60 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The children's hooded bathrobes fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bathrobes and contact H&M for a full refund and a $20 gift card. H&M is contacting all purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 15, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19736.