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J. C. Penney Recalls "Support Sack" Infant Cushions Because Of Suffocation Risk

Recall 90-073 · April 19, 1990 · J. C. Penney

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
90-073 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 19, 1990
Brand
J. C. Penney
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Sesame Street, Disney Babies Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions; Sleepy Time Bears Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions
Hazard
Suffocation Risk
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Last updated by CPSC
April 19, 1990

What was recalled

CONTACT: April 19, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-073 J. C. Penney Recalls "Support Sack" Infant Cushions Because Of Suffocation Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc., Dallas, TX, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,700 of its "Support Sack" infant cushions because of a suffocation risk. CPSC has received 19 reports that an infant was found dead lying face-down on similar bean bag infant cushions. None of the reported deaths involve products sold by J.C. Penney. The Support Sacks that J. C. Penney is recalling are the following: Description: Retail Lot No.: Disney Babies Toddletime Support Sack 341-5025 Sleepy Time Bears Toddletime Support Sack 341-5525 Sesame Street Support Sack 331-5625 These were sold nationwide in J. C. Penney stores for approximately $16.00 - $17.00. J.C. Penney and CPSC staff urge consumers to stop using the above listed products immediately and return them to any J. C. Penney store for a full refund

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Sesame Street, Disney Babies Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions
  • Sleepy Time Bears Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: JC Penney.

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 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Sesame Street, Disney Babies Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions; Sleepy Time Bears Toddletime Support Sack infant cushions. CONTACT: April 19, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-073 J.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation Risk.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 19, 1990. 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.