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CPSC recall · Reported August 27, 2009

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

The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.

Recall #
09330
Affected scope
About 500
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Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif. recalled The cotton hoodie, which zips in front and has a drawstring at the waist, came in gray wi….

Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard was recalled by Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif. in August 27, 2009. Reason: The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the haz…. Verify recall #09330 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09330 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 09330
Date reported August 27, 2009
Date initiated August 27, 2009
Recalling firm Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Affected scope About 500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchas…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 27, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09330.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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