J. C. Penney Recalls "Support Sack" Infant Cushions Because Of Suffocation Risk

CONTACT: April 19, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-073 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