Allura Imports Recalls Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Allura Imports is recalling girl's hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Allura Imports Inc. is recalling girl's velour hooded sweatshirts with a zip front and a drawstring through the hood. The garments were sold as part of a 2-piece set with "Major Diva" printed on the front and a "2b REAL" tag on the inside. The sweatshirts were available in hot pink, light pink, ivory, and khaki in sizes 4, 5/6, and 6X.
The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstring to young children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the product. Approximately 3,700 units were sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009 for about $11 each.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place of purchase or to Allura Imports for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Allura Imports at (800) 695-4510 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
- Manufacturer
- Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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