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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard

Note: Firm name spelling corrected.

  • Recalled Hooded Zipper Jacket
  • Recalled Hooded Pullover Jacket
Name of Product:
Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets
Hazard:

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued drawstring 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:
June 10, 2009
Units:

About 80,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Speedy toll-free at (888) 901-8067 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Speedy children's hooded zipper jackets and hooded pullover jackets with drawstrings. The jackets were sold in various colors (black, white, charcoal gray, heather gray, burgundy, green, royal blue, navy blue, baby blue, red, pink, brown and in sizes S-XXL. "Speedy" can be found on a label located on the inside of the collar.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Speedy for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10.
Distributor(s):
Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
09-240

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