Macy’s Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Kids’ product recall 09-246. Announced by CPSC on Jun 17, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jun 17, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 33,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 4 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc., New York, N.Y.
- Macy’s stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2009 for between $32 and $50.
- Made in China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No injuries reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.