CPSCApril 27, 2005

CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's

CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits

Why was CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's recalled?

The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Contact: Contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcpenney.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
Company
J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
Quantity
228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)
Sold at
J.C. Penney stores and Web site, from October 2004 through February 2005, for about $6.
Recall date
April 27, 2005
Incidents / injuries
J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and have a heat-sealed appliqué on the front. An appliqué is also attached to the side. The bodysuits were sold in newborn sizes (0 to 9 months) and infant sizes (12 to 24 months). "Okie Dokie" is sewn in the neckline and state "Made in China."

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