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Party City Canada recalls the Deluxe Fantasy Feather Boa
- Starting date:
- October 20, 2014
- Posting date:
- October 20, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41825
Affected products
Deluxe Fantasy Feather Boa (black colour)
Product description
This recall involves the Deluxe Fantasy Feather Boa in black colour only (Item #250092, UPC 809801705936).
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the Deluxe Fantasy Feather Boa (black colour) does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.
If exposed to a flame such as from candles, matches or lighters, the Deluxe Fantasy Feather Boa (black colour) could catch fire and possibly cause burns to consumers.
Neither Party City Canada nor Health Canada has received reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these costume accessories.
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, 787 of the recalled costume accessories were sold at Party City and Halloween City retail stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled costume accessories were sold from January 2012 to October 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Party City Canada
North York
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and should return it to their nearest Party City retail store for a full refund or store credit.
For additional information, consumers may contact the supplier (Costumes USA, Rockaway, NJ) by telephone at 1-800-444-8887 or at CostumesUSA'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.