JCPenny has recalled about 24,000 Arizona Newborn and Infant Denim Pants. The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

The recall involves Arizona brand newborn and infant girls and boys denim pants. They 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. The pants were sold exclusively at JCPenney stores nationwide and at www.jcp.com from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $15.

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 Web site may be returned to the Catalog Desk at any JCPenney store. For more information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit JCPenney's Web site at www.jcp.com.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09056.html.