The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09246·Announced 2009-06-17

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

Macy's is recalling approximately 33,000 Epic Threads and Greendog children's hooded sweatshirts because the drawstrings at the base of the hood pose a strangulation hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Macy's Merchandising Group Inc. is recalling approximately 33,000 units of boys' and girls' Epic Threads sweatshirts and girls' Greendog sweaters. These garments feature nonfunctional ties sewn at the base of the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled Epic Threads sweatshirts are available in white, gray, maroon, yellow, blue, green, and black with images on the front and/or back, while the Greendog sweaters are brown and gray. Only sizes small and medium are subject to this recall.

The products were sold at Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50. The garments were manufactured in China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to any Macy's store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.macys.com.

The recalled product

Product
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
33,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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