Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08192 · Feb 13, 2008 · Siegfried & Parzifal Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08192
- Date
- Feb 13, 2008
- Company
- Siegfried & Parzifal Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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).
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled karl kani polo boys' fleece hoody sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.