CPSC, Rubie's Costume Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Vampire Capes and Witch Brooms
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.
- Published by source
- 1998-10-28
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-21
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
Affected
- Manufacturer
- Rubie's Costume Co. Inc.
- Products
- Children's vampire capes and witch brooms
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: 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 / actions:
- 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.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-10-28
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