Family Dollar "Creepy Cape" Costumes recall: Flammability Hazard
Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
Why was Family Dollar "Creepy Cape" Costumes recalled?
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes
- Company
- TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J., Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 120,000
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.
- Recall date
- October 31, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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."