Safety regulator, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Recall 01129 · Apr 19, 2001 · The Disney Store
54,000
units affected
54,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01129
- Date
- Apr 19, 2001
- Company
- The Disney Store
- Units affected
- 54,000
- Product
- Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled princess ariel (the little mermaid) costumes?
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.
What is the 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.
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.