Official recall notice
CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
- Recall date
- 1999-11-17
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 6
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
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 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.
Reported incidents
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.