CPSC Recall in 1990: J. C. Penney Recalls "Support Sack" Infant Cushions Because Of Suffocation Risk

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 1990.

Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 90-073
Date: April 18, 1990
Product Name: "Support Sack" infant cushions
Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

This infant cushion is being recalled because of a suffocation risk to infants.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: Approximately 4,700
Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

These were sold nationwide in J. C. Penney stores for approximately $16.00 - $17.00.

Manufactured In: