CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-11-17). About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00023 |
| Published | 1999-11-17 |
| Last updated | 1999-11-17 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | USA Olympic brand boys jackets |
| Firm named in the title | J.C. Penney |
| Firms | J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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