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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationNov 25, 2009
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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