CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-733.
The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel. The costumes were sold in youth sizes 2-4, 4-6X and 8-10. The neckline labels read "The Disney Store." The recall does not include Princess Ariel costumes sold before July 2000. The earlier Ariel costume was a mermaid fin-like costume with a knee-length, sequined skirt.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-733.
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney Store or to the Disney Store catalog for a refund and a $10 gift certificate.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Disney Store Sold The Costumes For Halloween From July 2000 Through October 2000. The Disney Store Catalog And Disneystore.com Sold The Costumes From July 2000 Through January 2001. The Costumes Sold For About $29. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-733.
For more information, call Disney at (800) 328-5902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the company at disneystore.costume@disneyonline.com
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The Disney Store Sold The Costumes For Halloween From July 2000 Through October 2000. The Disney Store Catalog And Disneystore.com Sold The Costumes From July 2000 Through January 2001. The Costumes Sold For About $29. Recall FAQ
The Disney Store Sold The Costumes For Halloween From July 2000 Through October 2000. The Disney Store Catalog And Disneystore.com Sold The Costumes From July 2000 Through January 2001. The Costumes Sold For About $29. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes. The notice was published on April 19, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 54,000 units are potentially affected.