High risk Recalled June 17, 2009 About 33,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: No injuries reported.

What to do now

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.

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

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Photos: U.S. CPSC