CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-04-19). Hazards: fire, burn, non compliance. About 54,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01129 |
| Published | 2001-04-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes |
| Firm named in the title | Disney Store |
| Firms | The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 54,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
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.
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.
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