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CPSC recall · Reported February 13, 2008

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

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

Recall #
08192
Affected scope
About 5,000
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Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. recalled Karl Kani boys' full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB78… - a moderate-severity action.

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangu… was recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. in February 13, 2008. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #08192 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children..

Moderate
severity level
February 13, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08192) was formally reported on February 13, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 5,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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).

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08192
Date reported February 13, 2008
Date initiated February 13, 2008
Recalling firm Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Affected scope About 5,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzif…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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).. Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.. Units affected: About 5,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 13, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08192.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08192) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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