CPSCAugust 27, 2009

Quiksilver Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings recall: Entrapment Hazard

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

Why was Quiksilver Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Roxy Girl "Very Nice" Cotton Hoodies
Company
Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
Nordstrom, Macy's, Quiksilver Stores and various surf, sport, and other retailers nationwide from April 2009 through August 2009 for approximately $40.
Recall date
August 27, 2009
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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