Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 13, 2011 CPSC #11098

Quick answer

Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #11098, announced on January 13, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Alpha Industries.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts

Recalled brands

Alpha Industries

Remedy

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.

Recall date

January 13, 2011

Categories

Outerwear

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11098?

CPSC recall #11098 covers Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 13, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11098?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11098 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Alpha-Industries-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Due-to. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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