CPSCFebruary 13, 2008

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by

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

Why was Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts
Company
Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Quantity
About 5,000
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.
Recall date
February 13, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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).

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