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Spirit “Feather Angel Wings”
- Starting date:
- October 18, 2012
- Posting date:
- October 18, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14992
Affected products
Spirit "Feather Angel Wings"
Product description
This recall involves Spirit brand Halloween "Feather Angel Wings" that are available in two colours and can be identified by the following UPCs:
- Black wings - UPC 01039619
- White wings - UPC 01039627
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and testing program revealed that the some components of the Spirit brand Feather Angel Wings do not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.
This Halloween accessory could 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 costumes.
For some tips to help consumers celebrate Halloween safely, see Health Canada's publication: Costumes and Dress-Up.
Number sold
Approximately 760 units of the recalled black Feather Angel Wings (UPC 01039619) and approximately 560 of the recalled white Feather Angel Wings (UPC 01039627) were sold in Canada at Spirit Halloween stores.
Approximately 4 units of the recalled feather wings were sold online to Canadians.
Time period sold
The recalled Feather Angel Wings were sold in stores and online from September 2009 to October 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Fun World
New York
New York
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Spencer Gifts LLC
Egg Harbor Township
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Halloween costumes and return it to their local Spirit Halloween store for a cash refund. Following the closure of the stores at the end of October, customers may return the recalled product to a local Spencer Gifts store.