FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: |
April 19, 1990 |
(301) 504-7908 |
Release # 90-073 |
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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.
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