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H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSChokingChemicalJan 21, 2022

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.

Remedy

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/

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

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.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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