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Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard

07021 · Recalled 2006-10-31 · CPSC page

Recalled Halloween Costume
Recalled Halloween Costume

Description

The recall involves 40-inch black vinyl capes with a stand-up collar. A white sticker on the collar of the cape reads, "FLAME RETARDANT PVC" and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging shows a green-skinned vampire wearing a black cape. Writing on the packaging includes "CREEPY CAPE," "Ages 6 To 60," and "NO. 53600."

Hazards

These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Creepy Cape Halloween CostumesAbout 120,000

Parties

Importer
TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J.
Distributor
Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Made in
China
Sold at
Family Dollar from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Family Dollar toll-free at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com

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Recalled Halloween Costume in Package
Recalled Halloween Costume in Package

Source: CPSC recall 07021. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.