The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09240·Announced 2009-06-10

Speedy Children's Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Winter Bee Inc. is recalling Speedy children's hooded jackets with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Winter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy is recalling Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets. The jackets feature a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Approximately 80,000 units were sold in various colors and sizes S-XXL.

The jackets were sold in sportswear and clothing retail stores in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008 for about $10. The "Speedy" brand name is located on a label on the inside of the collar. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Speedy for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Speedy toll-free at (888) 901-8067 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Speedy Children's Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets
Affected units
80,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.