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Consumer product recall

Spirit Halloween recalls feather boas and feather wings

Starting date:
October 17, 2014
Posting date:
October 17, 2014
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-41819

Affected products

Feather boas and feather angel wings

Product description

This recall involves the following feather boas of various colors and black and white large feather angel wings:
Product Colour Item Number
Feather boa Black 00175448
Red/Black 00175430
White 00175331
Purple 01238492
Large feather angel wings Black 01039619
White 01039627

Hazard identified

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the feather boas and large feather angel wings do not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.

If exposed to flame such as from candles, matches or lighters, the feather boas and large feather angel wings could catch fire and possibly cause burns to consumers.

Neither Spirit Halloween nor Health Canada has received reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these costumes.

For tips to help consumers celebrate Halloween safely, see the following Health Canada's publications: Halloween Safety and Reminding Canadians to have a safe Halloween.

Number sold

Approximately 490 units of the recalled costumes were sold at Spirit Halloween stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled costumes were sold from August 28, 2014 to October 6, 2014.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Spencer Gifts, LLC
Egg Harbour Township
New Jersey
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should not wear or not let their children wear the recalled products and return them to Spirit Halloween for a refund or dispose of it.

For additional information, consumers may contact Spirit Halloween toll-free at 1-866-586-0155 between 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EST, Monday to Friday, or visit the Spirit Halloween's website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.