JCPenney Recalls Girls Puffer Jackets Due to Drawstring Entanglement Hazard
JCPenney is recalling Arizona Jean Co. girls' puffer jackets because an internal drawstring poses an entanglement risk 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 (entanglement hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
JCPenney is recalling approximately 3,700 Arizona Jean Co. "Lilac Smoke" girls' midweight puffer jackets due to an entanglement hazard. The jackets, sold in sizes 4-16, feature a drawstring located inside the lining of the bottom area of the garment. This drawstring can become caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects, posing a risk to children.
The recalled jackets were sold at JCPenney stores nationwide and online from November 2020 through April 2021 for about $94. The specific item sub/lot number is 302-0223, with a date code of 08/20 and RN #93677 printed on the care label. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children. To eliminate the hazard, consumers can cut and remove the drawstring. Alternatively, consumers can contact JCPenney for instructions on how to return the jacket to obtain a full refund of the original purchase price, including shipping.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arizona Jean Co. "Lilac Smoke" Girls Midweight Puffer Jackets
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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