Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09246 · Jun 17, 2009 · Macy's
33,000
units affected
33,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09246
- Date
- Jun 17, 2009
- Company
- Macy's
- Units affected
- 33,000
- Product
- Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled epic threads and greendog hooded sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.