CPSC recall · Reported June 10, 2009
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif. recalled This recall involves Speedy children's hooded zipper jackets and hooded pullover jackets ….
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulatio… was recalled by Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif. in June 10, 2009. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #09240 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..
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- agency class
- June 10, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09240 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09240 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2009 |
| Date initiated | June 10, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either…
- Check the recall number (09240) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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