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All product recalls associated with JC Penney.
Total Recalls
8
Past Year
0
Class I (Serious)
0
Most Recent
Jan 1998
Data from FDA, USDA, CPSC, and NHTSA public records. Recall counts vary by company size, industry, and reporting practices. Always check official sources for current information.
Miniature Rocking Chairs Recalled by Effanbee Doll Company NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 1998 Release # 98-060 Company Phone Number: (800) 226-3647 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Effanbee Doll Company Announce Recall of Miniature Rocking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Effanbee Doll Company of East Brunswick, N.J., is recalling about 2,500 miniature rocking chairs. The chair has excessive levels of lead in the paint, presenting a potential lead poisoning hazard to young children. CPSC and Effanbee are not aware of any illnesses or injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of illness or injury. The rocking chair is wooden and each side of the chair is shaped into a cat's profile. The chair is painted white and the cat profiles are painted white with yellow outlines. The cat wears a green collar decorated with yellow and red dots. The cat also has brown flecks around its paws and tail. The cat has a red mouth, black nose, and black and gray eyes and ears. The chair measures about 1.75 inches wide and 4 inches long at its base. The rocking chair is part of the Wee Patsy Travel Set, which includes a miniature suitcase, two dolls, a paper doll book, doll clothing, a miniature train, a clown clothes tree, a miniature jack-in-the box, a plastic cat and the miniature rocking chair. Only the rocking chair is being recalled. Doll, gift, collectible and specialty toy stores nationwide, J.C. Penney catalogs and the Effanbee Collector's Society sold the Wee Patsy Travel Set from June 1996 through December 1996 for about $115. Consumers should take the miniature rocking chair away from children immediately. Effanbee is offering consumers a $5 refund, including postage, for the return of the miniature rocking chair. For information on how to return the miniature rocking chair and obtain a refund, consumers should call Effanbee at (800) 226-3647 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or write to the company at 19 Lexington Ave., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Francisca Full-Size Baby Cribs Recalled by J.C. Penney NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle Fleming September 30, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-195 CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Francisca Full-Size Baby Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney of Plano, Texas, is recalling about 6,000 Francisca full-size wooden baby cribs. The cribs' side rail spindles are too short and can loosen and separate, creating a space greater than 2-3/8 inches between the slats. Babies could be strangled if their heads become entrapped between the slats. In addition, babies could be seriously injured if they fall out of the crib. CPSC is aware of four reports of missing or loose side rail spindles. No injuries have been reported. There are two crib models being recalled: model 343-3935 and model 343-4065 sold under the Francisca brand name. The cribs are available in either a hardwood or cherry finish. The manufacturer's identification, which includes the model number, is located on the bottom of the mattress support. J.C. Penney Catalogs sold the cribs from August 1996 through April 1997 for about $200. Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately. Consumers should return the crib to the nearest J.C. Penney store to receive a refund or replacement crib. If consumers cannot get to a store, they can receive the refund or replacement by calling J.C. Penney at (800) 709-5777. This number is operational 24 hours a day.
Chenille Sweaters Recalled by J.C. Penney NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hannah Simone October 30, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-016 CPSC and J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Highly Flammable Chenille Sweaters WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney Company Inc. (JCPenney) of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling 26,240 velvety-textured chenille sweaters, which could present a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to an open flame. JCPenney reported that the sweaters fail the flammability regulation under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. If the sweaters catch on fire, they can burn as fast as newspaper. The sweaters, made of 67 percent rayon and 33 percent nylon, come in short or long-sleeved styles in the colors: apple (kiwi or lime green), black, dark brown (chocolate), forest green, fuschia, ivory, plum, red, and royal. The sweaters involved in this recall are sold in the JCPenney retail stores as lot numbers 642-1410 and 642-1411 and in the JCPenney 1996 Christmas Catalog as lot number 542-0971. The lot numbers for the sweaters sold in the retail stores can be found on the JCPenney price tag below the bar code or by referring to the customer's sales slip. The lot numbers for the sweaters sold through the JCPenney Christmas Catalog can be found on page 89 as item "D" or by referring to the shipping information. JCPenney imported the sweaters from Matsue Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong selling them under the brand name "M B MIXED BLUES CLOTHING CO." The sewn-in care label has the RN number 93677 on the front and the supplier number 701524 on the back. JCPenney retail stores and the JCPenney 1996 Christmas Catalog sold the sweaters nationwide from September 1996 to October 1996 for about $29 to $36. Consumers should not wear the sweaters and should return them for a full refund or credit to any JCPenney retail store. If the purchase was a catalog sale, return the sweater to the catalog desk at any JCPenney retail store or refer to page 475 of the JCPenney 1996 Christmas Catalog for returns or exchanges by mail. For more information or assistance, consumers should call JCPenney at (800) 709-5777. Direct media inquiries for JCPenney to Duncan Muir at (972) 431-1329. JCPenney and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries.
CONTACT: April 19, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-073 J. C. Penney Recalls "Support Sack" Infant Cushions Because Of Suffocation Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc., Dallas, TX, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,700 of its "Support Sack" infant cushions because of a suffocation risk. CPSC has received 19 reports that an infant was found dead lying face-down on similar bean bag infant cushions. None of the reported deaths involve products sold by J.C. Penney. The Support Sacks that J. C. Penney is recalling are the following: Description: Retail Lot No.: Disney Babies Toddletime Support Sack 341-5025 Sleepy Time Bears Toddletime Support Sack 341-5525 Sesame Street Support Sack 331-5625 These were sold nationwide in J. C. Penney stores for approximately $16.00 - $17.00. J.C. Penney and CPSC staff urge consumers to stop using the above listed products immediately and return them to any J. C. Penney store for a full refund
January 18, 1990 Release # 90-029 J.C. Penney Recalls Garment Steamer WASHINGTON, D.C.--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the J.C. Penney Company, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, is recalling the electric Garment Steamer, JCP Lot Number 784-1008, because the locking mechanism on the fill plug can be broken during use. As a result, the fill plug can pop out causing the user to be burned by the hot water and steam. CPSC was informed of this unsafe product by J.C. Penney when consumers reported incidents of burn injuries to the company. The company reports four incidents which involved five injuries of first and/or second degree burns about the hands, arms, face and/or other parts of the body. The item was sold in J.C. Penney department stores since August, 1989. Approximately, 1,100 garment steamers were sold to consumers. Consumers should return the Garment Steamer to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund of the purchase price
September 28, 1978 Release # 78-079 J.C. Penney Conducts Repair Program For Bench Grinders WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28) -- The J.C. Penney Company, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and McGraw-Edison Co., has announced a voluntary repair program of about 2,700 J.C. Penney six-inch bench grinders that may pose an electric shock hazard. The model 4030 grinders were sold by J.C. Penney between June 1973 and approximately June 1975. A protective sleeve that insulates a lead wire may wear through if in contact with the motor shaft. Severe shock could result if the bench grinder is not properly grounded, and the user is grounded or touching a grounded metal object such as a water pipe. The repair program applies only to model 4030 grinders purchased after June 1973 which are not imprinted with a three-digit date code (such as 57C) on the nameplate. The bench grinder should not be used until it has been inspected and reworked. Owners of the bench grinders should contact their local J.C. Penney store to make free inspection and repair arrangements. A repair program that included the J.C. Penney grinders was first announced by the McGraw-Edison Co. and CPSC on August 29,1978. To verify the model number, call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772
September 20, 1978 Release # 78-075 J.C. Penney Alerts Consumers To Potential Bike Defect WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 20) -- The J.C. Penney Co., Inc., New York City, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today warned bike riders that about 33,500 bicycles marketed under the "J.C. Penney" brand name may have a defective pedal crank that could break, possibly resulting in serious injury to the rider. The bicycles with the possibly faulty cranks are deraillure-type, 24-, 26-, and 27-inch, lo-speed, lightweight vehicles. They are painted light tan or dark grey and were manufactured in 1977 and 1978. J.C. Penney marketed the bicycles in their retail and catalog stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. One bike sold under the Penney's name was associated with a laceration injury that occurred when the pedal crank broke. Consumers can tell if they have one of the bicycles by looking for the numbers 2131A2, 2141A2, 2180Al or 2181Al on the outside of the left, rear, metal axle plate where the wheel is attached. Also appearing with each number is a J.C. Penney catalog number. The light tan bikes are imprinted with catalog numbers 927-3525, 927-3533, 927-7070, 927-7088, 927-7096, 927-7104 or 927-7112. The dark grey bicycles bear catalog number 927-7120. Penney's and CPSC strongly urge consumers who own one of the possibly defective bikes to contact a J.C. Penney store or catalog center for free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the pedal crank. A recall that included the J.C. Penney bicycles was first announced by the Huffy Corp. and CPSC on May 31, 1978. To verify model and catalog numbers, call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772
The CPSC warned owners of some 1,600 "Electric Heater Log" decorative fireplaces to immediately unplug the units to avoid a possible fire hazard.