Recall: Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
January 5, 2007 Alert #07-516 |
Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Starting Out Shirt and Overalls
Units: About 200
Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves two styles of children's overall sets. One set is a red plaid denim overall with a white shirt trimmed in red, sold in sizes 12 through 24 months. The other set is a navy blue corduroy overall with a white shirt trimmed in green, sold in sizes 3 through 9 months. Both styles have decorative train appliqués on the front of the overalls. The collar tag of the overalls reads, "Starting Out."
Sold Exclusively at: Dillard's nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Samara Brothers at (800) 985-9975 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samararecall.com, or e-mail the firm at info@samararecall.com