JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard

The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

Recall #: 09056
Affected scope: About 24,000

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

The CPSC recalled The recall involves Arizona® brand newborn and infant girl's and boy's denim pants. They ….

JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 25, 2008. Reason: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pants and return them to any JCPenne…. Verify recall #09056 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants..

None
agency class: November 25, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09056 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 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.

Reason for recall

The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	09056
Date reported	November 25, 2008
Date initiated	November 25, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 24,000
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 recalled pants and return them to any JCPenney store for a full refund. Pants purchas…

Check the recall number (09056) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 25, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09056.

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.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.

Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuP… 2008-11-25 Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean St… 2008-11-26 Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Re… 2008-11-20 Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recal… 2008-11-20

Similar Children & Baby Products · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due … 2008-12-03 Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat an… 2008-12-04 JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking H… 2008-11-13 Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American… 2008-11-13

Compare this recall with CLEAR EYES Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) per … → · All Children & Baby Products recalls

This recall: CPSC, reported November 25, 2008. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026