Recalls / 2006-08-02
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
06223 · Recalled 2006-08-02 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. The sweatshirts are pink, white, brown, navy or green with a beaded heart logo and embroidered flowers on the front, above the left pocket. They were sold in girls' sizes SML to XL. "ROXY GIRL" is printed on the collar label. The style number 484241 (some with an M, N or NN after the number) is located on the garment's hangtag and/or the individual packaging label.
Hazards
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Reported injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or by mailing the sweatshirts to: Quiksilver Inc., Attention: Consumer Replacements/Recalled Merchandise, 5600 Argosy Circle, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Returns must include the consumer's name, address and telephone number, so Quiksilver can reach them.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts | About 9,700 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Quiksilver Inc.
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Sold at
- Surf, skate shops, specialty, department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver, Roxy retail stores, outlets nationwide
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Quiksilver at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com
Source: CPSC recall 06223. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.