Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
Recall 07021 · Oct 31, 2006 · Family Dollar
120,000
units affected
120,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07021
- Date
- Oct 31, 2006
- Company
- Family Dollar
- Units affected
- 120,000
- Product
- Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled creepy cape halloween costumes?
Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.