Safety regulator, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits
Recall 05565 · Apr 27, 2005 · J.C. Penney Corp.
228,818
units affected
228,818
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05565
- Date
- Apr 27, 2005
- Company
- J.C. Penney Corp.
- Units affected
- 228,818
- Product
- Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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."
What can happen
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- J.C. Penney stores and Web site, from October 2004 through February 2005, for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled okie dokie® striped bodysuits with puffy appliqué?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.