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

Agency Publication Date: May 29, 2013

Summary

H&M is reannouncing the recall of approximately 2,900 plastic 16 oz. children's water bottles because the drinking spout can break off. This recall affects pink bottles with a crackle design and blue bottles, both featuring flip-top lids. One incident has been reported where the spout broke off in a child's mouth while drinking, though no injuries occurred. Consumers should immediately stop using these bottles and contact H&M for a full refund and a $25 gift card.

Risk

The water bottle's spout can snap off during use, posing a serious choking hazard if it breaks while a child is drinking. One report was received of the spout breaking off in a child's mouth.

What You Should Do

Immediately stop children from using the 16 oz. plastic water bottles in pink (with crackle design) or blue.
Check the bottom of the bottle for the embossed text 'H&M Sweden', 'www.hm.com', and a circular date clock stamp.
Verify if the date clock stamp shows the number '12' in the center with an arrow pointing to the number '6' in the outer circle, indicating a manufacture date of June 2012.
Call H&M toll-free at 855-466-7467 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight CT daily to request a prepaid mailer to return the bottle.
Return the bottle using the provided mailer to receive a full refund and an additional $25 H&M gift card.
For additional information, visit www.hm.com and click on 'United States', then 'Customer Service' at the bottom of the page and 'Recalled Items' from the left column.
Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

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.

Contact: H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight CT daily or visit the firm's website at www.hm.com and click on United States, then Customer Service at the bottom of the page and Recalled Items from the left column for more information.

Affected Products

Product: H&M Children’s Water Bottle - Pink with Crackle Design (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Date Clock 12 (arrow pointing to 6)

Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - March 2013

Product: H&M Children’s Water Bottle - Blue (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Date Clock 12 (arrow pointing to 6)

Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - March 2013

Product Images

Pink with Crackle Design and Blue H&M Children’s Water Bottles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 13201

Status: Active

Sold By: H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July 2012 through March 2013 for between $1.50 and $5. About 200 of the bottles were sold after the original recall was announced in September 2012.

Manufactured In: Italy

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

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.

Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2016

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately stop children from using the 16 oz. plastic water bottles in pink (with crackle design) or blue.

Check the bottom of the bottle for the embossed text 'H&M Sweden', 'www.hm.com', and a circular date clock stamp.

Verify if the date clock stamp shows the number '12' in the center with an arrow pointing to the number '6' in the outer circle, indicating a manufacture date of June 2012.

Call H&M toll-free at 855-466-7467 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight CT daily to request a prepaid mailer to return the bottle.

Return the bottle using the provided mailer to receive a full refund and an additional $25 H&M gift card.

For additional information, visit www.hm.com and click on 'United States', then 'Customer Service' at the bottom of the page and 'Recalled Items' from the left column.

Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Affected Products

Product: H&M Children’s Water Bottle - Pink with Crackle Design (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Date Clock 12 (arrow pointing to 6)

Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - March 2013

Product: H&M Children’s Water Bottle - Blue (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Date Clock 12 (arrow pointing to 6)

Date Ranges: Sold July 2012 - March 2013

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 13201

Status: Active

Manufactured In: Italy

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

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: H & M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., New York, N.Y.

Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2016