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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJun 17, 2009
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

No injuries reported.

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.

Sold on

Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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