Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08192
Recall Date
2008-02-13
Manufacturer
Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Products Involved
Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores nationwide from July 2007 through October 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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).
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28