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CPSC, Rubie's Costume Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Vampire Capes and Witch Brooms

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 28, 1998
Recalled children's vampire cape
Recalled children's vampire cape
Recalled children's witch broom
Recalled children's witch broom

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The capes and the brooms, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy

Consumers should not let their children wear the vampire capes or use the 27-inch witch brooms this Halloween. Consumers should return the products to the stores where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Rubie's Costume Co. Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these capes or brooms.

Product description

The vampire capes are made of black vinyl. The edges of the cape are scalloped. The capes are packaged in a plastic sleeve with a cardboard insert, which reads in part, "Child's Vinyl Vampire Cape...No. 50282...Made in China." The Rubie's logo and a picture of a boy wearing the cape are also on the insert. The witch brooms are 27 inches long with a bamboo handle and brush made of twigs. The brooms were sold with a sticker around the handle, which reads in part, "Child's Authentic Witch Broom...Style No. 85." The Rubie's logo is also on the sticker.

Sold on

Toy, party, costume, discount and drug stores nationwide sold the capes and brooms for about $2 each, from September 1997 to October 1998.

Contact the company

For questions about this recall, consumers should call Rubie's Costume Co. Inc. collect at (516) 488-0484 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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