Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10050 · Nov 25, 2009 · Allura Imports Inc.
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10050
- Date
- Nov 25, 2009
- Company
- Allura Imports Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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 can happen
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girl's hooded sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.