Quiksilver Recalls Children's Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 06228 · Aug 9, 2006 · Quiksilver
48,000
units affected
48,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06228
- Date
- Aug 9, 2006
- Company
- Quiksilver
- Units affected
- 48,000
- Product
- Quiksilver and Roxy Girl lounge pants
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled loungewear was sold in girls' and boys' sizes 7 through 14 in plaid, camouflage, floral and heart print patterns with elastic or drawstring waistbands. Girls' items are labeled "ROXY GIRL" and boys' items are labeled "QUIKSILVER". For specific information on which models are included in this recall, consumers should contact the firm.
What can happen
These lounge pants fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's loungewear, they must meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards.
The fix
Parents should stop their children from wearing the recalled lounge pants immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If consumers are unable to return their recalled item back to the place of purchase, they should contact the firm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Surf and skate shops, specialty stores, and department stores nationwide, including Macy's, McCalou's, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets, from September 2003 through January 2006 for between $20 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quiksilver and roxy girl lounge pants?
Parents should stop their children from wearing the recalled lounge pants immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If consumers are unable to return their recalled item back to the place of purchase, they should contact the firm.
What is the hazard?
These lounge pants fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's loungewear, they must meet the children's sleepwear.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.