June 21, 2005
H&M; Baby Denim and Knit Jackets are being recalled. The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
H&M; has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
These jackets are light blue denim with two breast pockets, a gray knit hood and gray knit sleeves. The buttons have BABY written on the front. A red and white A patch is sewn on the front, a blue 3 decal is on one sleeve and a red football is on the other sleeve. The recall included jackets sold in sizes 2 months through 18 months. Style number 432740 is written on the laundry care tag inside the jacket. H&M; is written on the collar label.
The jackets were sold at H&M; retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $15.
Consumers should take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M; store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact H&M; toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.hm.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
