R.H. Macy & Co. Recalls Infant/Toddler Sweatshirt, Jacket And Windbreaker
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 93-064 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 22, 1993
- Brand
- R.H. Macy
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Bullock's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts; Macy's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts; Mine Alone Sail Away zipper-front nautical-style hooded sweatshirts; Mine Alone zipper-front hooded windbreaker
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 22, 1993
What was recalled
April 22, 1993 Release # 93-064 PRODUCT: Approximately 1,800 zipper-front hooded sweatshirts in navy, red, or white; approximately 490 zipper-front nautical-style hooded jackets in white with navy blue trim; and approximately 180 zipper-front hooded windbreakers in royal blue, lime green and turquoise colorblocks. These infant/toddler garments were sold by Macy's and Bullock's stores. PROBLEM: Zipper slide could detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to Macy's or Bullock's store for refund of purchase price. Consumers with questions may call R.H. Macy and Co., Inc. at 1-800-899-5698. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, R. H. Macy and Co., Inc., New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling three infant/toddler garments, because the zipper slide can detach and create a potential choking hazard for young children. Macy's has received one report of such an incident. No injuries have been reported. These items are no longer being sold. Consumers who have these garments should take them away from children immediately and return them to Macy's or Bullock's stores for a refund. The three items being recalled are: 1 - A zipper-front hooded sweatshirt in navy, red, or white. The shirts are labeled, "MACY BABY" or "BULLOCK'S BABY," inside the neck. Each sweatshirt has the word "CREW" on the front and "NAVIGATOR" and "DEPARTMENT CREW" on the back. The sweatshirt is 100 percent cotton and was available in infant/toddler sizes XS through XL. Approximately 1,800 of these garments were sold in Macy's and Bullock's stores beginning in December 1992, originally for $26.00 each. 2 - A "MINE ALONE" nautical-style hooded jacket with zipper front in white with navy blue trim. The trim bears the words "Sail Away" and there is a nautical patch on the left front of the jacket. The jacket has a 100 percent nylon shell and a 100 percent cotton lining and was available in infant sizes 3 through 24 months in Macy's stores in the Northeast and South. Approximately 490 of these jackets were originally sold for $24.00 each beginning in February 1993. 3 - A "MINE ALONE" zipper-front hooded windbreaker in royal blue, lime green, and turquoise colorblocks. The windbreaker is 100 percent nylon and was available in infant sizes 3 through 24 months in all Macy's and Bullock's stores. Approximately 180 of the windbreakers were originally sold for $17.00 each in 1993. Macy's notified the overseas producers of these garments who indicated they have not sold these items to other companies. The sweatshirts, jackets and windbreakers may be returned to any Macy's or Bullock's store (with the receipt, if available), for a full refund of the purchase price. Macy's has established a toll-free number to assist consumers with questions they may have about the recall. Consumers with questions should call 1-800-899-5698, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bullock's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts
- Macy's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts
- Mine Alone Sail Away zipper-front nautical-style hooded sweatshirts
- Mine Alone zipper-front hooded windbreaker
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bullock's; RH Macy; Macy's.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bullock's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts; Macy's Baby Crew zipper-front hooded sweatshirts; Mine Alone Sail Away zipper-front nautical-style hooded sweatshirts; Mine Alone zipper-front hooded windbreaker. April 22, 1993 Release # 93-064 PRODUCT: Approximately 1,800 zipper-front hooded sweatshirts in navy, red, or white; approximately 490 zipper-front nautical-style hooded jackets in white with navy blue trim; and approximately 180 zipper-front hooded windbreakers in royal blue, lime green and turquoise colorblocks.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 1993. 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.