Hooded Sweatshirts (Alpha Industries) – Strangulation Risk (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Children's Hooded Sweatshirts. The hazard is: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapme. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026