Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
CPSC Recall #05-565 — April 26, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-565 |
| Recall Date | April 26, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | 228,818 (56,922 newborn-size and 171,896 infant size) |
| Manufacturer | J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas |
Where It Was Sold
| J.C. Penney stores and Web site from October 2004 through February 2005 for about $6. |
Product
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
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."
Hazard
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
J.C. Penney has received three reports of the appliqués detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.