CPSC recall 11-098, announced January 13, 2011, covers Alpha Industries Children's Hooded Sweatshirts (about 900 units). The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 631-0719, or go to www.alphaindustries.com.
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"Alpha Industries" and "RN#35569" are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Alpha Industries
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 11-098
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores and juvenile product stores nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $28 and $42.
- Importer
- Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
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
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