Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-17). Hazards: strangulation. About 33,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09246 |
| Published | 2009-06-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Macy's |
| Firms | Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka |
| Units (US) | 33,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries reported.
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