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Product recall · CPSCJune 17, 2009Highest risk
Macy's Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 33,000
- Recall date
- June 17, 2009
- Brand
- Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries reported.
Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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