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Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard

Date: October 31, 2006
Company: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Affected Products

The recall involves 40-inch black vinyl capes with a stand-up collar. A white sticker on the collar of the cape reads, "FLAME RETARDANT PVC" and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging shows a green-skinned vampire wearing a black cape. Writing on the packaging includes "CREEPY CAPE," "Ages 6 To 60," and "NO. 53600."

Why Was This Recalled?

These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.

Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report