Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled January 13, 2011 · CPSC recall 11098 · Alpha

Hazard

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 900

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves children's hooded, zippered sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The cotton sweatshirts are olive green with an eagle on the front and the words "Hero by Choice" and "Alpha." They were sold in sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10/12. "Alpha Industries" and "RN#35569" are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return them to the place of purchase or Alpha Industries for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Alpha Industries toll-free at (866) 631-0719 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.alphaindustries.com

Product

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts

Imported by

Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.

Retailers

Department stores and juvenile product stores nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $28 and $42.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →