Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
CPSC recall 07516 · announced January 5, 2007 · Samara Brothers · 200 units affected
The product
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."
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dillard's nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.