CPSC recall · Reported November 25, 2009
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves girl's velour hooded sweatshirts with a zip front. The sweatshirts w….
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangul… was recalled by Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.y. in November 25, 2009. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #10050 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- November 25, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10050 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10050 |
| Date reported | November 25, 2009 |
| Date initiated | November 25, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 3,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to eithe…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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