J.C. Penney Recalls Arizona Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters Due to Choking Hazard
J.C. Penney is recalling Arizona Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
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 choking hazard for infants and toddlers, which is a high-risk product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
J.C. Penney Corp. is recalling approximately 57,000 Arizona® Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters in infant and toddler sizes. The recall involves 42,000 toddler-size sweaters (sizes 2T to 5T) and 15,000 infant-size sweaters (sizes 12M to 24M). The sweaters were sold in red barn and navy colors and feature an Arizona Jean Company tag sewn in the neckline with "RN Number 93677" and "Made in Israel."
The recall was issued because the zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, creating a choking hazard for children. J.C. Penney has received one report of a toddler removing the zipper-pull mechanism and placing it in his mouth. No injuries have been reported.
The sweaters were sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for $15 (infant) and $17 (toddler). Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Customers can also contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit www.jcpenney.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arizona® Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater
- Manufacturer
- J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 57,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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