CPSC recall · Reported April 19, 2001
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. recalled The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequ….
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes was recalled by The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. in April 19, 2001. Reason: Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of…. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney S…. Verify recall #01129 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of….
- None
- agency class
- April 19, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01129 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel. The costumes were sold in youth sizes 2-4, 4-6X and 8-10. The neckline labels read "The Disney Store." The recall does not include Princess Ariel costumes sold before July 2000. The earlier Ariel costume was a mermaid fin-like costume with a knee-length, sequined skirt.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01129 |
| Date reported | April 19, 2001 |
| Date initiated | April 19, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 54,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney Store or to the Disney Store catalog for …
- Check the recall number (01129) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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