The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09330·Announced 2009-08-27

Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard

Quiksilver is recalling Roxy Girl 'Very Nice' cotton hoodies because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entrapment hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Quiksilver, Inc. is recalling approximately 500 Roxy Girl "Very Nice" cotton hoodies. The recalled hoodies are gray with blue lining and cherry with lavender lining, available in girls' sizes SML-XL. They feature a front zipper and a drawstring at the waist. The style number B487857 is printed on the inside care label near the waist, and ROXY is printed on the front of the gray hoodie and on the neck label of both colors.

The recall is being issued because the waist drawstring could pose an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this product. The hoodies were manufactured in China and sold at Nordstrom, Macy's, Quiksilver Stores, and various surf, sport, and other retailers nationwide from April 2009 through August 2009 for approximately $40.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the hazard or return the item to the place of purchase or to Quiksilver for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Quiksilver, Inc. toll-free at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.quiksilverinc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Roxy Girl "Very Nice" Cotton Hoodies
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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