Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-098 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 13, 2011
- Brand
- Alpha
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 900
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 24, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts · About 900 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Department stores and juvenile product stores nationwide from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $28 and $42.; Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va..
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
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?
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts (About 900 units). This recall involves children's hooded, zippered sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood.
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 hoods of the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return them to the place of purchase or Alpha Industries for a full refund.
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