The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18192·Announced 2018-07-24

JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard

JCPenney is recalling Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts because the patches 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, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

JCPenney is recalling Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts due to a choking hazard. The patches on the shorts can detach, which poses a risk to young children. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled shorts are jean shorts with a rainbow and a slice of watermelon patch on the front of each pocket, featuring tan stitching along the seams. They were sold in toddler sizes 2T through 5T. The item number 324-8191 and date code 12/17 are printed on a white tag on the inside back seam. About 5,400 units were sold in JCPenney stores nationwide and online from February 2018 through June 2018 for about $22.

Consumers should immediately stop using the shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions on returning them for a full refund in the form of a JCPenney gift card. JCPenney can be reached at 800-322-1189 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, or online at www.jcpenney.com by clicking on “Help” and then “Product Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts
Manufacturer
J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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