Winter Bee Speedy Children’s Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets

Description: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 This is the original of a document that has been modified. To see the modified version, click here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 10, 2009 Revised December 3, 2010 Release # 09-240 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 901-8067 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: Firm name spelling corrected. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets Units: About 80,000 Distributor: 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. In February 1996, CPSC issued drawstring guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10. Manufactured in: United States 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. 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. [Learn More]