Recall Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2008 Release #09-056 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation, Plano, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
Name of Product: Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants
Units: About 24,000
Importer: JCPenney Co., of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves Arizona® brand newborn and infant girl's and boy's denim pants. They were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months. Only those pants made in Bangladesh are affected; pants made in China are not included in the recall. The country of origin is located on a label sewn into the waistband.
Sold Exclusively at: JCPenney stores nationwide and at www.jcp.com from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $15.
Manufactured in: Bangladesh
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pants and return them to any JCPenney store for a full refund. Pants purchased through the firm's Web site may be returned to the Catalog Desk at any JCPenney store.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit JCPenney's Web site at www.jcp.com
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