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Spirit Halloween Recalls Feather Witch Women's Hat
- Starting date:
- October 16, 2015
- Posting date:
- October 16, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-55368
Affected products
Feather Witch Women's Hat
Product description
This recall involves the black feather witch women's hat, item # 00643569.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the feather witch women's hat does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
If exposed to flame such as from candles, matches or lighters, the feathers on the hat 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 products.
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
An unknown number of the recalled products were sold at Spirit Halloween stores and on-line across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2015 to October 2015 and during previous Halloween seasons.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Spencer Gifts, LLC
Egg Harbour Township
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should not wear nor let their children wear the recalled products and should either dispose of them or return them to Spirit Halloween for a refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact Spirit Halloween at toll-free at 1-866-586-0155 between 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EST, Monday to Friday or visit the firm'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.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.