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

Active Recall Announced June 17, 2009 CPSC #09246

Quick answer

Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #09246, announced on June 17, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Macy's Merchandising Group Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts

Recalled brands

Macy's Merchandising Group Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

June 17, 2009

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09246?

CPSC recall #09246 covers Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 17, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09246?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09246 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Macys-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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