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Product Recall Number: 07-021

Why was "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costumes recalled?

These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

"Creepy Cape" Halloween Costumes
Here's product recall specific data for "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costumes.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-021

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-10-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costumes

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costumes. These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Name of Product: "Creepy Cape" Halloween CostumesUnits: About 120,000Importer: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.JRetailer: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.Hazard: These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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."Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.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.

  • Hazard Description: These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 120,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.

  • Importers: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: Retailer:

  • Custom Field: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.