Amazon Princess Costumes and Patio Heaters Face Recalls
Owners of these items should immediately remove them from use to mitigate potential battery and gas-leak hazards.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Appliances
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Amazon is recalling 94 light-up princess costumes and 100 natural-gas patio heaters due to safety hazards. While no injuries have been reported, owners should stop using these products immediately to avoid potential battery or gas-leak risks.
Why it matters
These recalls address hidden safety defects that could cause chemical burns or fire hazards in your home. Taking action now prevents accidental injury as the battery-access or gas-component issues create a persistent risk for households.
The recall involves 94 costumes sold between February and June 2025 and 100 patio heaters sold from July 2024 through August 2026. Priced between $21 and $35 for costumes and $346 for heaters, these items were sold exclusively on Amazon.
The players
Amazon
A global e-commerce retailer that hosts third-party marketplaces for household goods.
CIYTI
A manufacturer of consumer toys and apparel items.
VQQQ
A producer of outdoor home heating and comfort appliances.
The details
The princess costume recall stems from accessible button batteries in crowns, wands, and remotes, which pose ingestion and burn risks to children. The patio heater recall involves component malfunctions that can allow natural gas to leak, creating a fire hazard. To participate, owners must mark their specific units as recalled, photograph them, and then dispose of them.
Timeline
Patio heater sales occurred from July 2024 to August 2026.
Princess costume sales took place from February 2025 to June 2025.
The recalls were officially announced on October 22, 2026.
The Home Front
This recall follows a broader regulatory shift focused on strengthening safety requirements for lithium button battery enclosures in children's products. It highlights the continued vigilance required for online marketplace purchases that may bypass traditional physical-retail safety reviews.
Immediately remove these costumes from children and disconnect any gas-powered patio heaters. You must document the disposal by photographing the marked, recalled items to comply with the manufacturer's safety procedures.
The takeaway
Always prioritize verifying the battery compartments of children's toys and the gas connections on outdoor heating units. Contact the respective manufacturers of your CIYTI or VQQQ products if you need further instructions on the disposal protocol.
Further reading
For guidance on identifying and reporting hazardous household items, visit Appliances.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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