CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Why was CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up. Contact: Call Samara Brothers at (732) 287-3939 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
- Company
- Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.
- Quantity
- 30,000
- Sold at
- Department stores and specialty shops nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $10 and $20.
- Recall date
- June 22, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.