Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-246 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 17, 2009
- Brand
- Macy's
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 33,000
- Made in
- China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts · About 33,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.; Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
No injuries reported.
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
Macy's appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Macy's recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts (About 33,000 units). This recall includes boys' and girls' Epic Threads sweatshirts and girls' Greendog sweaters with nonfunctional ties in numerous styles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.