Macy’s Recalls Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Name of product:

Infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets

Hazard:

The snaps on the jackets can come off, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Refund

Recall date:

July 18, 2013

Recall number:

13-242

Consumer Contact:

Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET or online at www.macys.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves infants' snap-up jackets with hoods. The hooded jackets come in navy blue with green and turquoise trim, or gray with yellow sleeves and navy and yellow trim. Style number 1300 is found on the label sewn into the side seam and the UPC code is found on the product hangtag. The recalled jackets come in the following sizes and UPC codes:

Macy's			Military Exchange
Size	UPC	Color	Size	UPC	Color
3-6 MO	766360093969	CHARCOAL	3-6 MO	766360738853	CHARCOAL
6-9 MO	766360093976	CHARCOAL	6-9 MO	766360738860	CHARCOAL
12 MO	766360093952	CHARCOAL	12 MO	766360738846	CHARCOAL
18 MO	766360093983	CHARCOAL	18 MO	766360738877	CHARCOAL
24 MO	766360093990	CHARCOAL	24 MO	766360738884	CHARCOAL
3-6 MO	766360094010	FIJI BLUE	3-6 MO	766360738907	FIJI BLUE
6-9 MO	766360094027	FIJI BLUE	6-9 MO	766360738914	FIJI BLUE
12 MO	766360094003	FIJI BLUE	12 MO	766360738891	FIJI BLUE
18 MO	766360094034	FIJI BLUE	18 MO	766360738921	FIJI BLUE
24 MO	766360094041	FIJI BLUE	24 MO	766360738938	FIJI BLUE

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased the product from www.macys.com should return the recalled products to their nearest Macy's store or use the return shipping label enclosed with their original mail order.

Incidents/Injuries:

No injuries reported.

Sold Exclusively At:

Macy's stores nationwide, on the firm's website www.macys.com, and at Military Exchanges between September and November 2012 for between $25 and $52.

Importer:

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

Manufactured In:

China

Units:

About 8,700

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