CPSC recall 06-223, announced August 2, 2006, covers Quiksilver Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts (about 9,700 units). A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (877) 246-7257, or email channels@quiksilver.com.
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"ROXY GIRL" is printed on the collar label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Quiksilver
- Manufacturer
- Quiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 06-223
- Units
- About 9,700
- Manufactured in
- Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- Surf and skate shops, specialty and department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets nationwide from November 2005 through January 2006 for about $40.
Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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