Although this does not mean these items won't catch fire, it does indicate they will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To minimize the risk of contact with candles and other fire sources, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. Use costumes that are light, bright and clearly visible to motorists. Decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks also should be light colored or decorated with reflective tape.
Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores.
Children should carry flashlights. If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be made of soft, flexible material. Dynacraft reported 23 injuries to riders when the forks on these bikes broke apart. Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where they were purchased for a choice of a free replacement fork or free replacement bicycle of equal value.