CPSCGeneral Alert
Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Published: June 17, 2009Recall ID: 09246Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Macys-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ab244066f8b64d63a708befd346c91cb.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a033120a8f9043f1bbcba9f67fe212b5.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e49eb428547740389c3584a6aefe55dd.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b2ae35763c3840529a83fe59802eeb00.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 |
| Recall I D | 5339 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09246 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | India |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | Malaysia |
| Manufacturer Countries › 4 › Country | Sri Lanka |
| Manufacturer Countries › 5 › Country | Indonesia |