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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
Spencer Gifts, LLC
Egg Harbour Township
New Jersey
UNITED STATES

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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.