The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93064·Announced 1993-04-22

Macy's Recalls Infant Hooded Garments Due to Detaching Zipper Slide

R.H. Macy & Co. is recalling approximately 2,470 infant and toddler hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and windbreakers because the zipper slide can detach, posing a choking 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 choking hazard for young children, 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

R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling three types of infant and toddler garments: zipper-front hooded sweatshirts, nautical-style hooded jackets, and zipper-front hooded windbreakers. The recall involves approximately 1,800 sweatshirts, 490 jackets, and 180 windbreakers. These items were sold in Macy's and Bullock's stores beginning in December 1992 and February 1993.

The recall is being issued because the zipper slide on these garments can detach, creating a potential choking hazard for young children. Macy's has received one report of such an incident, but no injuries have been reported. The garments are no longer being sold.

Consumers who have these garments should take them away from children immediately and return them to any Macy's or Bullock's store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may call R.H. Macy and Co., Inc. at 1-800-899-5698.

The recalled product

Product
Bullock's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Bullock's
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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