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Archived - Girl's Water Shoes
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2006
- Posting date:
- June 1, 2006
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001390
Affected products
Girl's water shoes
Product description
For full CPSC release with photos:
H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall Hazard.
Hazard identified
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.
Number sold
343 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
From March 2005 through May 2006.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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H&M
Tel: 1-877-439-6261
- Retailer
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H&M
Tel: 1-877-439-6261
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What you should do
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 H&M.