The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05565·Announced 2005-04-27

J.C. Penney Recalls Okie Dokie Children's Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard

J.C. Penney is recalling Okie Dokie striped bodysuits because the appliqués can detach, posing a choking hazard to young 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 choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney Corp. is recalling Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué because the appliqués can detach from the garment. This poses a choking hazard to young children. The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and feature a heat-sealed appliqué on the front and another attached to the side. They were sold in newborn sizes (0 to 9 months) and infant sizes (12 to 24 months). The "Okie Dokie" brand name is sewn into the neckline, and the garments are marked "Made in China."

J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuits. No injuries have been reported. The company sold approximately 228,818 units of the recalled bodysuits at J.C. Penney stores and on its website from October 2004 through February 2005 for about $6 each.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately. They can return the items to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Consumers may also contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit the company's website at www.jcpenney.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
Hazard
Affected units
228,818

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas

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