CPSC2006-08-02
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Quiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 9,700
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Pakistan
Products
Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Girls-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstring-Recalled-for-Strangulation-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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