CPSC, J.C. Penney Corporation Announce Recall of Children's Pajama Sets
CPSC recall 05052 · announced November 18, 2004 · J.c. Penney · 41,300 units affected
The product
The recalled pajama shirts are heather gray with red or blue sleeves with heat-sealed alligator and football patches on the front. The collar tag reads "Okie Dokie." The pajama pants are red or blue with cartoon pictures of alligators, footballs, and stars, and the word "football." They were sold in infant sizes 12M to 24M and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. This recall does not include the pajama sets with the alligator and football silk-screen images on the pajama shirts.
The hazard
The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There has been one report of a patch detaching. No injuries reported.
Sold at: J.C. Penney stores nationwide from June 2004 through September 2004 for about $22.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the J.C. Penney Customer Service Department toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcpenney.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.