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Skelanimal “Kit the Cat” Costume
- Starting date:
- October 18, 2012
- Posting date:
- October 18, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14991
Affected products
Skelanimal "Kit the Cat" Costume
Product description
This recall involves Kit the Cat children's Halloween costume. This costume set includes a dress with an attached hoodie, glovelettes, leggings, and a purse. It can be identified by the item number 00294 and the following UPCs:
- Small - 019519043507
- Medium - 019519043514
- Large - 019519043521
- X-Large - 019519043538
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and testing program revealed that the marabou trim on the Halloween costume does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.
The costume can easily catch on fire and cause serious burns to consumers if exposed to a flame or other heat sources 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 Halloween costumes.
For some tips to help consumers celebrate Halloween safely, see Health Canada's publication: Costumes and Dress Up.
Number sold
Approximately 888 units of the recalled Halloween costumes were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled Halloween costumes were sold from August 2011 to September 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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California Costumes Company
Los Angeles
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Halloween costume and return it to California Costumes.
For more information, consumers may contact California Costumes Company by phone at 1-323-262-8383 (extension 141) or by ccc@californiacostumes.com.