Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Units: About 900
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
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.
How to contact the company
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11098, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.