CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00-023 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 17, 1999
- Brand
- J.C. Penney
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- USA Olympic brand boys jackets
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 20,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 17, 1999
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- USA Olympic brand boys jackets · About 20,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.; J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact J.C. Penney anytime toll- free at (888) 333-6063 or at www.jcpenney.com
Recall history and context
J.C. Penney appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all J.C. Penney recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
USA Olympic brand boys jackets (About 20,000 units). The recalled USA Olympic brand jackets are reversible.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 17, 1999. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.