CPSC recall 00-023, announced November 17, 1999, covers J.C. Penney USA Olympic brand boys jackets (about 20,000 units). There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. The notice cites 8 injuries and 6 deaths. Consumers should stop using the jackets immediately. Recall contact: call (888) 333-6063, or go to www.jcpenney.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the drawstrings catch in a vehicle's door, and suffer injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- J.C. Penney
- Manufacturer
- J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00-023
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.
USA Olympic brand boys jackets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact J.C. Penney anytime toll- free at (888) 333-6063 or at www.jcpenney.com
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