J.C. Penney · Recalled
CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the drawstrings catch in a vehicle's door, and suffer injury or death.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- 6
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled USA Olympic brand jackets are reversible. One side has navy nylon fabric with gray and white stripes on the sleeves, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the chest. The other side has gray polar fleece fabric, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the back. The jackets are made in the United States in boys sizes 2T through 5T and 4 through 7.
The file
- Sold at
- J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
Incident log
J.C. Penney is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these jackets. Since 1991, CPSC knows of 6 deaths and 8 injuries to children from coat drawstrings catching in bus or car doors.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the jackets immediately. Either remove the drawstrings or return the jacket to the nearest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
For more information, contact J.C. Penney anytime toll- free at (888) 333-6063 or at www.jcpenney.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
