The SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes was recalled in 2025 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over 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.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was 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 hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- 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.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- 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.
Consumer contact: SKCAIHT Direct by email at pafiney@outlook.com.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
Keep your proof of purchase — most recall remedies require it. If you can't find your receipt, here's how to handle a claim without one.
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How do I know if my SKCAIHT Children's Little Mermaid Costumes is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.