June 17, 2009
Macy's is recalling about 33,000 children's hooded sweatshirts sold under the Epic Threads and Greendog labels. The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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 sweatshirts were sold at Macys stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50. They were made in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Macys for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Macys toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Macys website at www.macys.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
