Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard
Recall 09330 · Aug 27, 2009 · Quiksilver
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09330
- Date
- Aug 27, 2009
- Company
- Quiksilver
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Roxy Girl "Very Nice" Cotton Hoodies
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
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 can happen
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom, Macy's, Quiksilver Stores and various surf, sport, and other retailers nationwide from April 2009 through August 2009 for approximately $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled roxy girl "very nice" cotton hoodies?
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.
What is the hazard?
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.
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