Safety regulator, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Recall 04166 · Jun 22, 2004 · Samara Brothers Inc.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04166
- Date
- Jun 22, 2004
- Company
- Samara Brothers Inc.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department stores and specialty shops nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $10 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's swimsuit cover-ups?
Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.
What is the hazard?
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.