Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama Set

CPSC Recall #05-052 - November 17, 2004

Recall Summary

Recall Number05-052
Recall DateNovember 17, 2004
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 41,300
Manufactured InHong Kong

Where It Was Sold

J.C. Penney stores nationwide from June 2004 through September 2004 for about $22.

Product

Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama Set

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J.C. Penney Corporation, of Plano, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 41,300 Okie Dokie alligator football pajama sets. The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama SetUnits: About 41,300Retailer: J.C. Penney Corporation, of Plano, TexasHazard: The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a patch detaching. No injuries reported.Description: The recalled pajama shirts are heather grey with red or blue sleeves with heat-sealed alligator and football patches on the front. The collar tag reads "Okie Dokie." The pajama pants are red or blue with cartoon pictures of alligators, footballs, and stars, and the word "football." They were sold in infant sizes 12M to 24M and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. This recall does not include the pajama sets with the alligator and football silk-screen images on the pajama shirts.Sold at: J.C. Penney stores nationwide from June 2004 through September 2004 for about $22.Manufactured in: Hong KongRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the J.C. Penney Customer Service Department toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's website at www.jcpenney.com.

Hazard

The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

There has been one report of a patch detaching. No injuries reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a 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.