Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard

Recalled August 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 09330 · Quiksilver

Hazard

The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase or to Quiksilver for a full refund.

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Description

The cotton hoodie, which zips in front and has a drawstring at the waist, came in gray with blue lining and cherry with lavender lining. They were sold in girls' sizes SML-XL. ROXY is printed on the front of the gray hoodie and on the neck label on both colors. The style number, B487857, is printed on the inside care label near the waist.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase or to Quiksilver for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information contact Quiksilver, Inc. toll-free at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.quiksilverinc.com

Product

Roxy Girl "Very Nice" Cotton Hoodies

Distributed by

Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Nordstrom, Macy's, Quiksilver Stores and various surf, sport, and other retailers nationwide from April 2009 through August 2009 for approximately $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →