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CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits
Recalled April 27, 2005 · CPSC recall 05565 · J.C. Penney
Hazard
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Units
228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)
Incidents / injuries
J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
Description
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."
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Contact
Contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcpenney.com
Product
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
Manufacturer(s)
J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
Retailers
J.C. Penney stores and Web site, from October 2004 through February 2005, for about $6.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →