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H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: May 15, 2014 Initiated: May 15, 2014 #14180

Product Description

This recall involves girls' leggings sold in the following colors: black/pink belt, black/silver belt, black and white stripe/black belt, blue and white stripe/blue belt, blue hounds-tooth/blue belt, grey check/pink belt, grey with dots/pink belt, khaki/pink belt, khaki with dots/pink belt, pink and white check/white belt, purple/purple belt and red and blue plaid/blue belt. The knit leggings were sold sizes 1 ½ to 8 years and have a plastic belt with bow-shaped buckle. HandM is printed on the back of the care label. The care label is either black or white and attached to the waistband in the back of the leggings. The garments have an O/N (order number) and P/N (product number) printed on the top of the care label. The following O/N numbers are included in the recall: 345180, 400690, 400691, 441760, 441761, 441762, 446960, 446961, 446962, 446963, 446965 and 978210.

Reason for Recall

A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returning the belt for a $20 gift card.

Details

Units Affected
About 65,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/HM-Recalls-Girls-Leggings

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves girls' leggings sold in the following colors: black/pink belt, black/silver belt, black and white stripe/black belt, blue and white stripe/blue belt, blue hounds-tooth/blue belt, grey check/pink belt, grey with dots/pink belt, khaki/pink belt, khaki with dots/pink belt, pink and white check/white belt, purple/purple belt and red and blue plaid/blue belt. The knit leggings were sold sizes 1 ½ to 8 years and have a plastic belt with bow-shaped buckle. HandM is printed on the back of the care label. The care label is either black or white and attached to the waistband in the back of the leggings. The garments have an O/N (order number) and P/N (product number) printed on the top of the care label. The following O/N numbers are included in the recall: 345180, 400690, 400691, 441760, 441761, 441762, 446960, 446961, 446962, 446963, 446965 and 978210.. Recalled by H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.J.. Units affected: About 65,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returning the belt for a $20 gift card.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 15, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14180.

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