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Product recall · CPSCJune 10, 2009Highest risk
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Speedy toll-free at (888) 901-8067 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 80,000
- Recall date
- June 10, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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