Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups Due to Choking Hazard
Samara Brothers Inc. is recalling 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups because the zipper-pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Samara Brothers Inc. is recalling approximately 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups sold under the brand names "Samara" and "Carter's." The recall was initiated because the zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls, either separately or as part of a swimsuit set. Sizes range from 3 to 24 months, 2T to 4T, and 4X to 6X. The garments feature patches depicting beach and swim-related themes, and the brand name is printed on the garment-care tag. The products were manufactured in China and Egypt.
These cover-ups were sold at department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20. Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers at (732) 287-3939 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email [email protected], for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
- Manufacturer
- Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 30,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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