CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
USCPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
Recalling Firm: J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
USA Olympic brand boys jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-JC-Penney-Announce-Recall-of-Boys-Jackets |
| Title | CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/jacket-navy-side.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, navy nylon side |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/jacket-gray-side.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, polar fleece gray side |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | USA Olympic brand boys jackets |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 2223 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 1999-11-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 00023 |
| Manufacturers › Name | J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact J.C. Penney anytime toll- free at (888) 333-6063 or at www.jcpenney.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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