Halloween recall check: princess costumes and gas patio heaters

Two products sold on Amazon are being recalled because of serious safety risks, the CPSC said. One is a light-up princess costume for children. The other is a natural gas patio heater.

It said the costume's batteries are too easy for children to reach, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. The heaters can malfunction and release gas, creating a risk of fire and burns, the CPSC says. No incidents have been reported for either product, the CPSC says.

Key facts

• The CPSC recalled about 94 CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes under recall number 27-038.
• It also recalled about 100 VQQQ natural gas patio heaters under recall number 27-039.
• The costumes were sold on Amazon from February 2025 through June 2025, the CPSC says.
• The heaters were sold on Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026, according to the CPSC.
• The CPSC says no incidents have been reported for either recall.

The princess costume recall

The CPSC says the CIYTI costumes break the mandatory federal toy safety standard because children can easily get to the button cell batteries inside. The agency described that as "posing a deadly ingestion hazard."

According to the CPSC, each costume comes with a blue dress, a light-up crown and wand, and a remote control. The crowns, scepters and remotes all hold button batteries, the agency says.

The costumes cost between $21 and $35 on Amazon, according to the CPSC. The product itself has no markings. The CPSC says the package shows the name CIYTI on it.

Swallowing these small batteries can be dangerous. The CPSC says that when children swallow button cell or coin batteries, they can suffer serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and can die.

The patio heater recall

The VQQQ heaters include models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001, the CPSC says. Parts of the heater can fail and let gas escape, which can cause serious injury or death from fire and burns, the CPSC says.

The CPSC says the heaters sold for about $346 on Amazon.com. They have a bronze pole topped by a silver piece shaped like a mushroom. The height adjusts from 55 inches to 78 inches, and each heater comes with a 24-foot gray gas hose attached to the base, the CPSC says.

Owners can check their purchase receipt. The CPSC says the VQQQ brand and model numbers appear on the receipt.

Background

Both products were made in China, according to the CPSC. The agency lists the costume seller as FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang of China. The heater seller is Shanxi Yuhe Sheng Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, doing business as VQQQ, also of China, the CPSC says.

It is not known whether Amazon has contacted buyers directly.

Who is affected

The CPSC's notices point to two groups of buyers:

• Families who bought CIYTI light-up princess costumes on Amazon between February 2025 and June 2025.
• People who purchased VQQQ natural gas patio heaters on Amazon.com between July 2024 and August 2026.

What it means for you

Anyone who owns a CIYTI light-up princess costume should take it away from children right away, the CPSC says.

Heater owners should stop using the heater right away, the CPSC says. The CPSC also tells owners to shut the gas valve and disconnect the hose. Both companies are offering a full refund, the CPSC says.

Practical steps

For the princess costume:

• Take the costume away from children immediately, the CPSC says.
• Write RECALLED in permanent marker on the dress, crown, wand and remote, then throw them away.
• Email a photo to [email protected] to get a full refund, according to the CPSC.
• The CPSC says to throw out or recycle button cell batteries following local hazardous waste rules.

For the patio heater:

• Stop using the heater, shut off the gas valve and disconnect the hose, the CPSC says.
• Write Recalled in permanent marker on the base, then email a photo to [email protected].
• Dispose of the heater after sending the photo, according to the CPSC.

What happens next

Both companies are handling refunds by email, according to the CPSC. The costume seller is offering a full refund through the seller, and VQQQ is offering a full refund for the heaters. It is not known whether costumes were sold outside the listed dates.

FAQ

How can owners tell if a costume is recalled? The costume has no markings, but the CPSC says the package shows CIYTI on the front.

How do owners get a refund for the patio heater? The CPSC says to mark and photograph the heater, then email VQQQ at [email protected] for a full refund.

Has anyone been hurt? The CPSC says no incidents have been reported for either product.

Why are button batteries dangerous? The CPSC says swallowed button batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death.

How much did the products cost? The CPSC says the costumes sold for $21 to $35, and the heaters sold for about $346.

Where were the products made? The CPSC says both were made in China.

What should owners do with the costume's batteries? The CPSC says to dispose of or recycle button cell batteries according to local hazardous waste rules.

What does the recalled heater look like? The CPSC says it has a bronze pole with a silver mushroom-shaped top and a gray gas hose attached to the base.

Which heater models are recalled? The CPSC lists models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001.