SKCAIHT Children’s Little Mermaid Costumes Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves SKCAIHT-branded Mermaid costumes for children. The recall was published on December 11, 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 26140. The recall was initiated because the costumes contain a prohibited phthalate, which violates the federal phthalates ban. The distributor of the recalled product is Yiwu Qiangyao E-Commerce Co., Ltd., doing business as SKCAIHT Direct, of China. The costumes were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from March 2022 through July 2025 for approximately $30. Approximately 1,300 units were sold in the United States. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the SKCAIHT Children’s Little Mermaid Costume. The costume consists of a dress and a matching headband. The dress features a glittery blue, purple, and pink fabric skirt, and a knit purple strapless top adorned 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. No model numbers, UPC codes, or other identifying numbers are specified in the recall notice. The product was manufactured in China.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the children’s costumes contain a prohibited phthalate, which violates the federal phthalates ban. The recall notice states that phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No other hazards are listed in the source data. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled costumes and take them away from children. Consumers must cut the dress to destroy it. After destroying the costume, consumers must submit a photo of the destroyed costume to the email address provided by the distributor. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for this action.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers who follow the destruction and photo submission instructions will receive a full refund from SKCAIHT Direct. No other remedy options are listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers should contact SKCAIHT Direct by email at pafiney@outlook.com. No phone number, mailing address, or website is specified in the recall notice. Consumers should use this email to submit the photo of the destroyed costume and to arrange for the refund. No additional contact information is provided in the source data.

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