CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit
Cover-ups
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Children's Swimsuit Cover-up
Units: 30,000
Manufacturer: Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Cover-ups were sold separately or as part of a swimsuit set. The cover-ups were sold under the brand names "Samara" and "Carter's," in sizes ranging from 3 to 24 months, 2T to 4T and 4X to 6X. On the short-sleeved cover-up are various patches depicting beach and swim-related themes. The name "Samara" or "Carter's" is printed on the garment-care tag, along with the size.
Sold at: Department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: China or Egypt
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.
Consumer Contact: Call Samara Brothers toll-free at (866) 448-7758 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at returns@samara.com
