SKCAIHT Children's Costumes Recalled Due to Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold on Amazon by SKCAIHT Direct
What's being recalled
SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes
Units: About 1,300
This recall involves SKCAIHT-branded Mermaid costumes. The children's recalled costumes consist of a dress and a matching headband. The glittery dress has a blue, purple and pink fabric skirt and a knit purple strapless top with a white starfish and other sea-themed embellishments. The headband has white ears with blue seashells, pink starfish and a mermaid tail. The costumes were sold in children's size XL.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The children's costumes contain a prohibited phthalate, which violates the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled costumes and take them away from children. Contact SKCAIHT Direct for a full refund. Consumers should cut the dress and submit a photo of the destroyed costume to pafiney@outlook.com.
How to contact the company
SKCAIHT Direct by email at pafiney@outlook.com.
More children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes recalls
Sweet Cubby Recalls Children's Loungewear Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Children's Sleepwear
Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear Sets · About 12,461
Little Loves & Co. Recalls Youth Clothing with Drawstrings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment Hazard
Little Loves & Co. Youth Clothing with Drawstrings · About 590
Target Recalls Cat & Jack Children's Sandals Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard
Cat & Jack Children's Sandals · About 211,000
Kith Retail Recalls Children's Loungewear Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standards for Children's Sleepwear
Kids Kithmas Plaid Lounge Sets · About 130 (In addition, nine in Canada)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 26140, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.