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Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

  • Recalled boy's outerwear jacket
  • Recalled boy's outerwear jacket
  • Recalled boy's outerwear jacket
Name of Product:
Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets
Hazard:

The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
February 13, 2007
Units:

About 8,000

Consumer 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.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets. The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard. 

Name of product: Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets

Units: About 8,000

Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boy's sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boy's sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red.

Sold at: Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer 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, visit the firm's Web site at www.samarajacketrecall.com or e-mail the firm at info@samararecall.com.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.
Manufacturer(s):
Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-102

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