CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children’s Bodysuits

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué

Units: 228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)

Importer/Manufacturer: J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas

Hazard: The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and have a heat-sealed appliqué on the front. An appliqué is also attached to the side. The bodysuits were sold in newborn sizes (0 to 9 months) and infant sizes (12 to 24 months). “Okie Dokie” is sewn in the neckline and state “Made in China.”

Sold at: J.C. Penney stores and Web site from October 2004 through February 2005 for about $6.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcpenney.com