Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07102 · Feb 13, 2007 · Samara Brothers
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07102
- Date
- Feb 13, 2007
- Company
- Samara Brothers
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves boys' outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boys' sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boys' sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red.
What can happen
The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heavyweight outerwear jackets?
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.
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.