Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled June 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 09246 · Macy's

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Macy's for a full refund.

Units

About 33,000

Incidents / injuries

No injuries reported.

Description

This recall includes boys' and girls' Epic Threads sweatshirts and girls' Greendog sweaters with nonfunctional ties in numerous styles. The Epic Threads sweatshirts are white, gray, maroon, yellow, blue, green, and black, with images on the front and/or back. The girls' Greendog sweaters are brown and gray. Only sizes small and medium are subject to the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Macy's for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Macy's website at www.macys.com

Product

Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts

Imported by

Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.

Made in

China · India · Malaysia · Sri Lanka · Indonesia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →