CPSC recall 07-516, announced January 5, 2007, covers Samara Brothers Starting Out Shirt and Overalls (about 200 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 985-9975, go to www.samararecall.com, or email info@samararecall.com.
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Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Samara Brothers
- Manufacturer
- Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 07-516
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dillard's nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.
Starting Out Shirt and Overalls
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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