CPSC recall 01-129, announced April 19, 2001, covers The Disney Store Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes (about 54,000 units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. 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 contact: call (800) 328-5902, or email disneystore.costume@disneyonline.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Disney are aware of two reports of costumes igniting, resulting in one burn injury to a 4-year-old girl.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Disney Store
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 01-129
- Units
- About 54,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif.
Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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