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Product Recall: H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light (2201-0204)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product recall for H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light presenting a chemical risk, risk of injuries and risk of choking

Product description

Summary Product: H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light Hazard: Product presents a chemical risk, risk of injuries and risk of choking due to easily accessible button batteries. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users (link to further information below). Product information Type Clothing, textiles, and fashion items - Hair clip Product number 1008955 Sales period Sold 23 July to 29 October 2021 Product description Black cat, with sparkles on and with long black hair, with pink bats on the hair, with a battery compartment on the hair clip, for use with 2 batteries. Product Report and Image Link to Product Report and PDF Hazard The product has been identified as presenting a chemical risk, risk of injuries and choking as the compartment for the button batteries within the hair clip opens too easily and is accessible to young children. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children, and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. For further information on the recall, please access the following link: https://www.hm.com/om/hm-product-recall-hairclip/ Additional information PSD case number: 2201-0204 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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