CPSCJune 17, 2009

Macy's Children's Hooded Sweatshirts recall: Strangulation Hazard

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

Why was Macy's Children's Hooded Sweatshirts recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
Company
Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 33,000
Sold at
Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
Recall date
June 17, 2009
Incidents / injuries
No injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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