Safety regulator, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Sweaters
Recall 05128 · Mar 4, 2005 · J.C. Penney Corp.
57,000
units affected
57,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05128
- Date
- Mar 4, 2005
- Company
- J.C. Penney Corp.
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Product
- Arizona® Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled sweaters were sold in toddler sizes (2T to 5T) and infant sizes (12M to 24M) in colors red barn and navy. The sweaters have an Arizona Jean Company tag sewn in the neckline and include "RN Number 93677" and "Made in Israel."
What can happen
The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters 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 one report of a toddler removing the zipper-pull mechanism and placing it in his mouth. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- J.C. Penney stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for $15 (infant) and $17 (toddler).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arizona® boys' zip-up cardigan sweater?
Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to 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.