Karl Kani Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Siegfried & Parzifal is recalling Karl Kani boys' fleece hoody sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. is recalling approximately 5,000 Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts. The recalled garments are full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB7810, and MB7812. The model numbers were printed on the original hang tag, and 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 boys' sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14). The products were manufactured in China.
The recall was issued because the garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The sweatshirts were 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. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and/or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. toll-free at (866) 268-2868 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Karl Kani Polo Boys' Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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