Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC Recall #10-050 — November 24, 2009
Product
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
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.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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 Affected
About 3,700
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.
Manufacturer
Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China