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Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead

Recalled January 5, 2007 · CPSC recall 07516 · Samara Brothers

Recalled Two-Piece Overall Sets
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
Units
About 200
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Samara Brothers at (800) 985-9975 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samararecall.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product
Starting Out Shirt and Overalls
Manufacturer(s)
Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Dillard's nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →