CPSC recall · Reported November 18, 2004
CPSC, J.C. Penney Corporation Announce Recall of Children's Pajama Sets
The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
J.c. Penney Corporation, of Plano, Texas recalled The recalled pajama shirts are heather gray with red or blue sleeves with heat-sealed all….
CPSC, J.C. Penney Corporation Announce Recall of Children's Pajama Sets was recalled by J.c. Penney Corporation, of Plano, Texas in November 18, 2004. Reason: The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young chi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store wher…. Verify recall #05052 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
J.c. Penney Corporation, of Plano, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young chi….
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- November 18, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05052 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled pajama shirts are heather gray with red or blue sleeves with heat-sealed alligator and football patches on the front. The collar tag reads "Okie Dokie." The pajama pants are red or blue with cartoon pictures of alligators, footballs, and stars, and the word "football." They were sold in infant sizes 12M to 24M and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. This recall does not include the pajama sets with the alligator and football silk-screen images on the pajama shirts.
Reason for recall
The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05052 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | J.c. Penney Corporation, of Plano, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 41,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
- Check the recall number (05052) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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