CPSCJanuary 13, 2011

Alpha Industries Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recall: Strangulation Hazard

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

Why was Alpha Industries Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Company
Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.
Quantity
About 900
Sold at
Department stores and juvenile product stores nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $28 and $42.
Recall date
January 13, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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