Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts by Winterbee Recalled

This product has been reacalled due strangulation hazard.

Name of Product: Speedy Children’s Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets

Units: About 80,000

Distributor: Winterbee 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. Visit the drawstring guidelines (pdf) issued by CPSC 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.

(Source: News from CPSC)