The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·76085·Announced 1976-12-09

Cotton City and JC Penney Recall Flammable Ponchos

Cotton City and JC Penney are recalling about 16,000 ponchos because the fringe may be flammable. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a refund.

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 fire hazard where the fringe may ignite upon contact with an open flame or high heat source. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cotton City Industries, Inc., and J.C. Penney Company, Inc. are recalling approximately 16,000 multi-colored and plaid ponchos in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The garments were manufactured by Cotton City Industries and sold to consumers between May and November 1976. The ponchos are designed for girls and women and are draped over the shoulders and arms, secured by a rope-like tie.

The recall is necessary because the solid color cotton fringe encircling the acrylic garment may present a fire hazard if it comes into direct contact with an open flame or high heat source. The garments were distributed principally through J.C. Penney retail stores, with a limited number sold to Foley's Department Store in Houston, Texas, and smaller numbers sold to small retail stores.

Consumers should stop wearing the ponchos immediately. Ponchos purchased from J.C. Penney are identified by a neck label marked JCP8203 with style numbers 3050, 3051, or 3052. Ponchos purchased from other stores are marked 9815. Consumers may return the garments to the place of purchase for a cash refund or credit.

The recalled product

Product
Ponchos Recalled by Cotton City & JC Penney
Manufacturer
Foley's
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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