November 25, 2008: Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants Recall

Recall Reason

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), JCPenney Co., of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 pairs of its Arizona brand newborn and infant denim pants. Though no injuries have been reported, the metal snap at the waist of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies.

Do You Own These Pants?

Click here to read the official release.

The recalled denim pants were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. Only those pants made in Bangladesh are affected; pants made in China are not included in the recall. The country of origin is located on a label sewn into the waistband.

These newborn and infant pants were sold at JCPenney stores nationwide and at www.jcp.com from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $15.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pants and return them to any JCPenney store for a full refund. Pants purchased through the firm's website may be returned to the Catalog Desk at any JCPenney store. Consumer can also call JCPenney toll-free at 1-888-333-6063 anytime, or visit JCPenney's website at www.jcp.com