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Consumer product recall

“Alterego” Leopard Costumes

Starting date:
August 24, 2012
Posting date:
August 24, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-14937

Affected products

"Alterego" Leopard Costumes

Product description

This recall involves "Alterego" Leopard costume sold in both girls' and women's sizes. The costume includes a dress with fingerless gloves and a hairband with ears. The dress and fingerless gloves have black marabou (feather) trim. The UPC for each size is as follows:

  • Girl's Size 4-6 UPC: 4897021634118
  • Girl's Size 8-10 UPC: 4897021634095
  • Girl's Size 12-14 UPC: 4897021634101
  • Women's Size Small UPC: 4897021637508
  • Women's Size Medium UPC: 4897021633678
  • Women's Size Large UPC: 4897021637515.

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and testing program revealed that the marabou trim on the costumes do not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.

These costumes could easily catch on fire and cause serious burns to consumers if exposed to a flame or other heat source such as candles, matches or lighters.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incident or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these costumes.

For some tips to help consumers celebrate Halloween safely, see Health Canada's publication: Costumes and Dress Up.

Number sold

Approximately 1,955 of the recalled "Alterego Leopard" Halloween Costumes were sold at Value Village stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled "Alterego Leopard" Halloween Costumes were sold from August 29, 2011 to November 5, 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Value Village (Savers)
Bellevue
Washington
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers are advised not to wear or let their children wear the recalled Halloween costume but to dispose of it.

For more information, consumers may contact Value Village via the company's website.