CPSCJune 10, 2009

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled

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

Why was Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled recalled?

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets
Company
Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 80,000
Sold at
Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10.
Recall date
June 10, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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