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

  • Recalled Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Sweatshirt
Name of Product:
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 25, 2009
Units:

About 3,700

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 Details

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.

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.

Sold Exclusively At:
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11.
Manufacturer(s):
Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-050

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