Hurley International Announces Recall of Boy’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

Name of Product: Boy’s Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring

Units: About 330

Manufacturer: Hurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. 

Description: The recalled jackets are black or gray, and were sold in youth sizes up to size 20. “HurleyCo” is stitched on the upper left outside of the jacket. The style number BJ06GS is printed on a label sewn inside the left side seam of the jacket.

Sold at: Various department and specialty stores nationwide from July through early December, 2005 for about between $50 and $60.

Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Hurley toll-free at (800) 747-9994 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, write to Hurley at help@hurley.com, or visit the Hurley Web site at www.hurley.com