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

  • Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Name of Product:
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
Hazard:

The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 17, 2009
Units:

About 33,000

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

No injuries reported.

Sold At:
Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
Importer(s):

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

Manufactured In:
China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia
Recall number:
09-246

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