The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s voluntary recall of Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts, manufactured in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Taiwan. and imported by Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc., of New York, New York. The recall was issued due to the drawstring through the hood poses a strangulation hazard. This product was sold at Macy’s Stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009, for approximately $32.00 to $50.00.
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.
Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., strongly recommends consumers check their children’s clothing for this product, if found, immediately remove the drawstring around the hood to eliminate the strangulation hazard. Consumers may also return the garment to any Macy’s for a full refund. Although no injuries, nor incidents, have been reported, the risk for injury is high. Drawstrings can easily become entangled on playground equipment, trees, etc, posing a serious risk of injury or strangulation. For additional questions, please call Macy’s toll free at (888) 257-5949, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time or visit their website at www.macys.com.
