CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
CPSC recall 00023. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the drawstrings catch in a vehicle's door, and suffer injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the jackets immediately. Either remove the drawstrings or return the jacket to the nearest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 00023 has the recall date 17 Nov 1999. The notice names the firm J.C. Penney. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | J.C. Penney is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these jackets. Since 1991, CPSC knows of 6 deaths and 8 injuries to children from coat drawstrings catching in bus or car doors. |
|---|---|
| Units | 20,000 |
| Description | The recalled USA Olympic brand jackets are reversible. One side has navy nylon fabric with gray and white stripes on the sleeves, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the chest. The other side has gray polar fleece fabric, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the back. The jackets are made in the United States in boys sizes 2T through 5T and 4 through 7. |
| Product | USA Olympic brand boys jackets, About 20,000, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30. |
| Manufacturer | J.C. Penney Co. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name J.C. Penney
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2018 | JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard |
| 9 Aug 2006 | J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard |
| 27 Apr 2005 | CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits |
| 4 Mar 2005 | CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Sweaters |
| 18 Nov 2004 | CPSC, J.C. Penney Corporation Announce Recall of Children's Pajama Sets |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00023The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00023. https://recallregister.com/product/2223-cpsc-j-c-penney-announce-recall-of-boys-jackets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00023 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
J.C. Penney is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these jackets. Since 1991, CPSC knows of 6 deaths and 8 injuries to children from coat drawstrings catching in bus or car doors.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00023?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States