High risk Recalled January 13, 2011 About 900 units Updated March 24, 2015

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

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

Refund

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.

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

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled jacket
Recalled jacket

Photos: U.S. CPSC