The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08022·Announced 2007-10-11

J.C. Penney Recalls Disney Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets for Lead Paint

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 49,000 Disney Winnie-the-Pooh play sets because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 49,000 units of the Disney™ Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets. The recall was initiated because the surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The recalled play sets consist of 23 pieces, including a baby doll and various Winnie-the-Pooh themed items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing, stroller, and carrying bags.

These play sets were sold at J.C. Penney catalog, web site, and outlet stores nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for approximately $40. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with the use of these play sets.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled play sets away from young children. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the play sets to any J.C. Penney store. For further information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit www.jcp.com.

The recalled product

Product
Disney™ Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
Affected units
49,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.