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Consumer product recall

Recall Re-Issue: Spirit Halloween recalls Feather Angel Wings

Starting date:
October 27, 2016
Posting date:
October 27, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-60756

Three previously posted recalls on feather wings:

  • The affected feather wings were recalled on October 18, 2012 and
  • The affected feather wings were recalled on October 17, 2014 and
  • The affected feather wings were recalled on September 30, 2015

Affected products

Spirit Halloween feather Angel Wings

Product description

This recall involves the following black and white large feather angel wings:
Product Colour Item number
Large feather angel wings Black 01039619
White 01039627

 

Hazard identified

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program previously determined that the large feather angel wings do 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 large feather angel wings 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 costumes.

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 feather angel wings were sold at Spirit Halloween stores and online across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from August 2016 to October 2016 and during previous Halloween seasons.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Spencer Gifts, LLC./ Spirit Halloween
6826 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township
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 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.