CPSC recall · Reported July 24, 2018
JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard
The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
J.c. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas recalled This recall involves Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts. These jean shorts have a ra….
JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by J.c. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas in July 24, 2018. Reason: The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions …. Verify recall #18192 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
J.c. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- July 24, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18192 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts. These jean shorts have a rainbow and a slice of watermelon patch on the front of each pocket with tan stitching along the seams. The shorts were sold in toddler sizes 2T through 5T. The item number 324-8191 and date code 12/17 are printed on a white tag on the inside back seam of the shorts.
Reason for recall
The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions on returning the shorts for a full refund in the form of a JCPenney gift card.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18192 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2018 |
| Date initiated | July 24, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | J.c. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 5,400 |
| 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 shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions on returning the shorts for a full refun…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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