CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-04-19 · 01129
Hazards
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Recall
Number
01129
Date
2001-04-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif.
Description
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.