Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-06-17 · 09246
Hazards
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
09246
Date
2009-06-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
Companies
Retailer(s)
Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
Importer(s)
Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China; India; Malaysia; Sri Lanka; Indonesia
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.