Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
USFamily Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Creepy-Cape-Costumes-Due-to-Flammability-Hazard |
| Title | Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f00b995c241f40498789a01b61f60ad9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Halloween Costume |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/18c39fdee25c4c828038535a6947ffef.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Halloween Costume in Package |
| Hazards › Name | These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 120,000 |
| Recall I D | 3475 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-31T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Distributors › Name | Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C. |
| Recall Number | 07021 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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