Los Angeles company recalls 80,000 children’s jackets

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Winterbee Inc. of Los Angeles is recalling about 80,000 Speedy children’s hooded zipper jackets and hooded pullover jackets because the garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

No incidents have been reported, the statement said.

In 1996, the commission issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

The jackets, which cost about $10, were sold in several colors and in sizes S to XXL. “Speedy” can be found on a label on the inside of the collar. They were sold at sportswear and clothing retailers in the Los Angeles area from December 2004 through December 2008.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring or return the garment to where it was purchased or to Winterbee for a refund.

For more information, contact Winterbee, which also does business as Speedy, (888) 901-8067 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

-- Nancy Rivera Brooks