Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-10-31 · 07021
Hazards
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
07021
Date
2006-10-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes
Companies
Retailer(s)
Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2.
Importer(s)
TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J.
Distributor(s)
Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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."