# CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
> **CPSC recall** · 1999-11-17 · 00023 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 00023
- **Date:** 1999-11-17
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

USA Olympic brand boys jackets

## Hazards

There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the drawstrings catch in a vehicle's door, and suffer injury or death.

## Manufacturer(s)

J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas

## Retailer(s)

J.C. Penney stores nationwide sold the jackets, from June 1999 to November 1999, for about $30.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

The recalled USA Olympic brand jackets are reversible. One side has navy nylon fabric with gray and white stripes on the sleeves, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the chest. The other side has gray polar fleece fabric, two pockets, and the USA Olympic logo on the back. The jackets are made in the United States in boys sizes 2T through 5T and 4 through 7.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-JC-Penney-Announce-Recall-of-Boys-Jackets)
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