Zipper-front hooded infant/toddler garments
CPSC Recall #93-064 — April 21, 1993
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 93-064 |
| Recall Date | April 21, 1993 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
Where It Was Sold
| These garments were sold in Macy's and Bullock's stores. |
Product
Zipper-front hooded infant/toddler garments
Description
PRODUCT: Approximately 1,800 zipper-front hooded sweatshirts in navy, red, or white; approximately 490 zipper-front nautical-style hooded jackets in white with navy blue trim; and approximately 180 zipper-front hooded windbreakers in royal blue, lime green and turquoise colorblocks. These infant/toddler garments were sold by Macy's and Bullock's stores. PROBLEM: Zipper slide could detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to Macy's or Bullock's store for refund of purchase price. Consumers with questions may call R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. at 1-800-899-5698. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, R. H. Macy & Co., Inc., New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling three infant/toddler garments, because the zipper slide can detach and create a potential choking hazard for young children. Macy's has received one report of such an incident. No injuries have been reported. These items are no longer being sold. Consumers who have these garments should take them away from children immediately and return them to Macy's or Bullock's stores for a refund. The three items being recalled are: 1 - A zipper-front hooded sweatshirt in navy, red, or white. The shirts are labeled, "MACY BABY" or "BULLOCK'S BABY," inside the neck. Each sweatshirt has the word "CREW" on the front and "NAVIGATOR" and "DEPARTMENT CREW" on the back. The sweatshirt is 100 percent cotton and was available in infant/toddler sizes XS through XL. Approximately 1,800 of these garments were sold in Macy's and Bullock's stores beginning in December 1992, originally for $26.00 each. 2 - A "MINE ALONE" nautical-style hooded jacket with zipper front in white with navy blue trim. The trim bears the words "Sail Away" and there is a nautical patch on the left front of the jacket. The jacket has a 100 percent nylon shell and a 100 percent cotton lining and was available in infant sizes 3 through 24 months in Macy's stores in the Northeast and South. Approximately 490 of these jackets were originally sold for $24.00 each beginning in February 1993. 3 - A "MINE ALONE" zipper-front hooded windbreaker in royal blue, lime green, and turquoise colorblocks. The windbreaker is 100 percent nylon and was available in infant sizes 3 through 24 months in all Macy's and Bullock's stores. Approximately 180 of the windbreakers were originally sold for $17.00 each in 1993. Macy's notified the overseas producers of these garments who indicated they have not sold these items to other companies. The sweatshirts, jackets and windbreakers may be returned to any Macy's or Bullock's store (with the receipt, if available), for a full refund of the purchase price. Macy's has established a toll-free number to assist consumers with questions they may have about the recall. Consumers with questions should call 1-800-899-5698, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.
Hazard
The zipper slide could detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The zipper slide can detach and create a potential choking hazard for young children. Macy's has received one report of such an incident. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
The sweatshirts, jackets and windbreakers may be returned to any Macy's or Bullock's store (with the receipt, if available), for a full refund of the purchase price.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.