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Skcaiht Children's Little Mermaid Costumes recall: The children's costumes contain a prohibited phthalate

Recall published 11 months ago

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…

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Photo published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: Lead or heavy metal content

This product was recalled over lead content above the federal limit, which is a chronic-exposure hazard rather than a one-off emergency.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The product exceeds the federal limit on lead or another heavy metal. Lead harms the developing brain, and the damage builds quietly from small repeated exposures rather than arriving as a single dramatic poisoning.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC states there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood, and that most children with elevated levels show no symptoms at all. That is why a blood lead test, not a symptom check, is the way to find out. Ask your paediatrician about testing if a child has handled, mouthed or worn the product regularly. Where symptoms do appear they are non-specific — irritability, poor appetite, stomach pain, tiredness, constipation or a drop in attention and learning.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10519
Published
December 11, 2025
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 1,300
Sold at
Amazon
Made in
China

Products covered by this recall

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.

What to do about Lead

This product was recalled over lead content above the federal limit, which is a chronic-exposure hazard rather than a one-off emergency.

  1. Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.
  2. Wash the hands of anyone who has been handling it, and wipe down the surfaces it has been sitting on.
  3. Ask your paediatrician whether a blood lead test is warranted, especially for a child under six or anyone pregnant.
  4. Do not sand, scrape, burn or break the item up; that turns a contained hazard into dust you can breathe.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • If the company stops responding, escalate to the CPSC. Firms under a recall order have reporting duties to the agency.
  • Have the model number, the date code and your photos ready. Many companies issue store credit by default — ask for cash or a card reversal if you would rather have it.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.

Remedy named in the notice: 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 [email protected].

Company contact: SKCAIHT Direct by email at [email protected].

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Consumer products recalled?

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… 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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 [email protected].

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