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

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

Recall #: 05565
Affected scope: 228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

J.c. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas recalled The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and have a heat-sealed appliqué on the ….

CPSC, J.C. Penney Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Bodysuits was recalled by J.c. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas in April 27, 2005. Reason: The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C…. Verify recall #05565 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

J.c. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: April 27, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05565 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.

Product 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."

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05565
Date reported	April 27, 2005
Date initiated	April 27, 2005
Recalling firm	J.c. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
Affected scope	228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size)
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 stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 27, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05565.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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