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Recalled "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costume -
Recalled "Creepy Cape" Halloween Costume
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
About 120,000
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.
Recall Details
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 Costumes
Units: About 120,000
Importer: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J
Retailer: 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: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
None reported.
TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J
Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
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