Recall: H&M Recall of Promotional Water Bottles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2004 Release # 04-116

Firm's Hotline: (877) 439-6261 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

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 www.hm.com