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

Recall 10-050 · November 25, 2009 · Allura Imports

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-050 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 25, 2009
Brand
Allura Imports
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 3,700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts · About 3,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.; Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

Allura Imports appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts (About 3,700 units). This recall involves girl's velour hooded sweatshirts with a zip front.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.