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CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 17, 1999
Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, navy nylon side
Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, navy nylon side
Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, polar fleece gray side
Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, polar fleece gray side

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Hazard

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.

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.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.

Contact the company

For more information, contact J.C. Penney anytime toll- free at (888) 333-6063 or at www.jcpenney.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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