Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09240 · Jun 10, 2009 · Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09240
- Date
- Jun 10, 2009
- Company
- Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled speedy children's hooded zipper jackets and kids hooded pullover jackets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.