Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-10). Hazards: strangulation. About 80,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09240 |
| Published | 2009-06-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Winter Bee |
| Firms | Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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