Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
Recall 07516 · Jan 5, 2007 · Samara Brothers
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07516
- Date
- Jan 5, 2007
- Company
- Samara Brothers
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Starting Out Shirt and Overalls
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled starting out shirt and overalls?
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
What is 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.
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.