CPSC2001-04-19
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif.
Hazard
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney Store or to the Disney Store catalog for a refund and a $10 gift certificate.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 54,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Disney are aware of two reports of costumes igniting, resulting in one burn injury to a 4-year-old girl.
Products
Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
Consumer contact
For more information, call Disney at (800) 328-5902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the company at disneystore.costume@disneyonline.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Disney-Store-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-CostumesDon't want to check this manually?
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