Secret Wishes "Kissable Kitty" costume does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law
This recall involves the "Kissable Kitty" costume from Rubie's Secret Wishes collection.
The costume comes in black and includes a dress, tail, headpiece, choker and glovelets and is available in the following sizes.Product Name
Size
Model Number
Bar Code/ UPC
Kissable Kitty
Extra Small (XS)
888688
883028868841
Kissable Kitty
Small (S)
888688
883028868858
Kissable Kitty
Medium (M)
888688
883028868865
Kissable Kitty
Large (L)
888688
883028868872
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the marabou trim on the Secret Wishes "Kissable Kitty" costume does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.
If exposed to flame such as from candles, matches or lighters, the marabou trim could catch fire and possibly cause burns to consumers.
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the manufacture, importation, advertisement or sale of a textile product that does not meet the requirements set out in the Textile Flammability Regulations and other applicable regulations under the Act.
As of October 11, 2017, the company has received no reports of consumer incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
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 154 of the recalled costumes were sold in various stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled costumes were sold from June 2012 to October 2017.
