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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled November 25, 2009 · CPSC recall 10050 · Allura Imports

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Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to either the place of purchase or to Allura Imports for a full refund.
Units
About 3,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves girl's velour hooded sweatshirts with a zip front. The sweatshirts were sold as a part of a 2-piece set. "Major Diva" is printed on the front of the sweatshirts. The tag on the inside of the sweatshirts reads, "2b REAL." The sweatshirts were sold in hot pink, light pink, ivory and khaki, and in sizes 4, 5/6 and 6X.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to either the place of purchase or to Allura Imports for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Allura Imports at (800) 695-4510 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

Product
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
Manufacturer(s)
Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.
Made in
China

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