CPSC2009-06-10
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard
Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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.
Sold at
Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Winter-Bee-Due-To-Strangulation-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief