The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07021·Announced 2006-10-31

Family Dollar Recalls Creepy Cape Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard

Family Dollar is recalling Creepy Cape Halloween costumes because the vinyl capes fail to meet flammability standards, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar is recalling approximately 120,000 "Creepy Cape" Halloween costumes due to a flammability hazard. The recalled products are 40-inch black vinyl capes with a stand-up collar. A white sticker on the collar reads "FLAME RETARDANT PVC" and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging features a green-skinned vampire and includes the text "CREEPY CAPE," "Ages 6 To 60," and "NO. 53600."

The vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The costumes were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $2 each. The products were imported by TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA) of Montclair, N.J.

Consumers should stop using the recalled capes immediately. They can return the costumes to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Family Dollar toll-free at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.familydollar.com.

The recalled product

Product
Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes
Manufacturer
TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing (Children)
Hazard
Affected units
120,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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