MACY'S RECALLS CHILDREN'S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported Wednesday that Macy's will voluntarily recall 33,000 children's hooded sweatshirts that pose a strangulation risk. While no injuries have been reported to the CPSC, the drawstring sewn at the base of the hood can pose a strangulation hazard.
The 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.
The sweatshirts and sweaters were sold at Macy's stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009. Consumers are instructed to remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to any Macy's for a full refund.
For more information, contact Macy's 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.
