Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 31, 2006 CPSC #07021

Quick answer

Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard is CPSC recall #07021, announced on October 31, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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." The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any family dollar store for a full refund.. Affected brands: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), Family Dollar Inc..

Hazard

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."

Affected products

Creepy Cape Halloween Costumes

Recalled brands

TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), Family Dollar Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Recall date

October 31, 2006

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07021?

CPSC recall #07021 covers Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 31, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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."

What is the remedy for recall #07021?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07021 is consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any family dollar store for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Creepy-Cape-Costumes-Due-to-Flammability-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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