Macy’s Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

December 14, 2006

Staff -- Kids Today, 11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product:

Baby greendog® girl’s knit coveralls

Units:

About 500

Distributor:

Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard:

The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Description:

The recalled knit coveralls are off-white with long sleeves. There are pastel stripes on the sleeves and legs, and a floral motif on the right-hand side of the chest. It was sold with a matching striped cap. The coveralls were sold in sizes 0-12 months. Style number 1053EGR410 is printed on the hang tag.

Sold exclusively at:

Macy’s stores nationwide from August 2006 through October 2006 for about $30.

Manufactured in:

China

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these coveralls immediately and return them to any Macy’s store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact:

For more information, contact Macy’s Merchandising Group toll-free at (877) 874-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fds.com/cpsc