April 6, 2004
Name
of product:
Water Bottles
Units: 6,300
Manufacturer: H&M, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The pull-up, black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Description: These are black plastic water bottles in green canvas
sports holders. “H&M” is written on the bottle and the strap of the holder.
The holder has a zip-up side, zipper pocket, a pocket made with netting and an
insulated silver lining.
Sold at: H&M clothing stores nationwide distributed the water
bottles as a free premium with purchase of children’s wear between February
2004 and March 5, 2004.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the water bottle to any H&M store for a free $5
coupon towards another H&M purchase.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call H&M toll-free at (877)
439- 6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
their Web site at http://www.hm.com/corporate/recall_bottle_us.pdf