CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 2, 2006

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Quiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Recall Number
06223

Product Information

Product Name
Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 9,700
Manufacturer Name
Quiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
Pakistan

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Full 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