CPSC recall 99013
Children's vampire capes and witch brooms
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-10-21
On 2026-10-21 the CPSC announced a recall of Children's vampire capes and witch brooms by Rubie S Costume, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 99013 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1998-10-28 |
| Published | 2026-10-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-21 17:15 UTC |
| Company | Rubie S Costume |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-10-21 17:15 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1999/CPSC-Rubies-Costume-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Vampire-Capes-and-Witch-Brooms
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