CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Published: April 19, 2001Recall ID: 01129Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Product Description & Identification
The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel. The costumes were sold in youth sizes 2-4, 4-6X and 8-10. The neckline labels read "The Disney Store." The recall does not include Princess Ariel costumes sold before July 2000. The earlier Ariel costume was a mermaid fin-like costume with a knee-length, sequined skirt.
Affected Products
Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Disney-Store-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Costumes |
| Title | CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ariel-costume.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costume |
| Hazards › Name | Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Disney are aware of two reports of costumes igniting, resulting in one burn injury to a 4-year-old girl. |
| Products › Name | Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 54,000 |
| Recall I D | 733 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney Store or to the Disney Store catalog for a refund and a $10 gift certificate. |
| Retailers › Name | The Disney Store sold the costumes for Halloween from July 2000 through October 2000. The Disney Store catalog and DisneyStore.com sold the costumes from July 2000 through January 2001. The costumes sold for about $29. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel. The costumes were sold in youth sizes 2-4, 4-6X and 8-10. The neckline labels read "The Disney Store." The recall does not include Princess Ariel costumes sold before July 2000. The earlier Ariel costume was a mermaid fin-like costume with a knee-length, sequined skirt. |
| Distributors › Name | The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 01129 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Disney at (800) 328-5902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the company at disneystore.costume@disneyonline.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |