CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-565 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 27, 2005
- Brand
- J.C. Penney
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 6, 2024
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué · 228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: J.C. Penney stores and Web site, from October 2004 through February 2005, for about $6.; J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firm's Web site 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 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué (228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size) units). The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and have a heat-sealed appliqué on the front.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any 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 December 6, 2024. 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.