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H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall HazardDate: 6/14/2006
Reason: Fall Hazard
Distribution: Northeast U.S. and California
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 1,900 Manufacturer: H&M USA, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile. Incidents/Injuries: No reports of injuries. Description: These are pink and blue shoes with a multi-colored trim. The shoes have a pink rubber sole with silver glitter incased within it. A butterfly appliqué is attached to the top and flower emblems are on the back and sides. A label inside the shoes reads "364430" and "MADE IN CHINA." Sold at: H&M stores in the Northeast U.S. and California from March 2005 through May 2006 for about $8. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Call H&M toll free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit H&M's Web site at www.hm.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. Distribution: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100 Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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