Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Three-Piece Shorts Set Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07548 · May 16, 2007 · Samara Brothers
720
units affected
720
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07548
- Date
- May 16, 2007
- Company
- Samara Brothers
- Units affected
- 720
- Product
- Three-Piece Shorts Sets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves a boys' three-piece shorts set. The set consists of green plaid shorts, a polo-style solid shirt trimmed with a blue and green stripe, and a green plaid hat. The short sets were sold in three sizes: 2T, 3T and 4T. The style numbers are 20873H94 GRN and 40873H94 GRN, which was written on the hangtag attached. The brand is "Sam Says," which is written on the collar tag of the shirt.
What can happen
The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and carefully cut the threads to remove the decorative fish buttons found on the shirt and shorts. Consumers should dispose of these buttons.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Through major department and discount department stores nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for between $8 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled three-piece shorts sets?
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and carefully cut the threads to remove the decorative fish buttons found on the shirt and shorts. Consumers should dispose of these buttons.
What is the hazard?
The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard.
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