Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 1999-11-17T00:00:00
Product: USA Olympic brand boys jackets
Company: J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
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.
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.
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.
Recall Number: 00023
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard