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

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) 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. Customer 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 http://www.familydollar.com. Consumers can obtain this release and color photos at CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908