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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 08-192 · February 13, 2008 · Siegfried & Parzifal

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-192 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 13, 2008
Brand
Siegfried & Parzifal
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 5,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

Karl Kani boys' full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB7810, MB7812. The model numbers were printed on the original hang tag. The words "Kani Polo" are printed on the sweatshirt neck tag. The sweatshirts were sold in various colors including, blue, gray, black, red and brown in boy's sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14).

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts · About 5,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores nationwide from July 2007 through October 2007 for about $50.; Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. toll-free at (866) 268-2868 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts (About 5,000 units). Karl Kani boys' full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB7810, MB7812.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.