The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00023·Announced 1999-11-17

J.C. Penney Recalls USA Olympic Boys Jackets Due to Drawstring Hazard

J.C. Penney is recalling about 20,000 USA Olympic brand boys jackets because 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom can catch in vehicle doors, posing a risk of injury or death to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drawstrings) where injury or death is possible, but no injuries or incidents have been reported for these specific units, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 20,000 USA Olympic brand reversible boys jackets. The jackets were sold nationwide in J.C. Penney stores from June 1999 to November 1999 for about $30. The recalled jackets are made in the United States and are available in boys sizes 2T through 5T and 4 through 7. One side of the jacket features navy nylon fabric with gray and white stripes on the sleeves, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the chest; the other side features gray polar fleece fabric, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the back.

The recall is being issued because the jackets have 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom. These drawstrings can catch in the doors of vehicles, such as buses or cars, which could drag a child and cause injury or death. J.C. Penney is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these specific jackets, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recorded 6 deaths and 8 injuries to children from coat drawstrings catching in vehicle doors since 1991.

Consumers should stop using the jackets immediately. They can either remove the drawstrings themselves or return the jacket to the nearest J.C. Penney store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit www.jcpenney.com.

The recalled product

Product
USA Olympic brand boys jackets
Manufacturer
J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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