Samara Brothers Inc. Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued June 22, 2004
Revised March 29, 2005
Release # 04-166

Firm's Telephone Number: (732) 287-3939
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Note: Phone Number Change

CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Children's Swimsuit Cover-up

Units: 30,000

Manufacturer: Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.

Hazard: The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Cover-ups were sold separately or as part of a swimsuit set. The cover-ups were sold under the brand names "Samara" and "Carter's," in sizes ranging from 3 to 24 months, 2T to 4T and 4X to 6X. On the short-sleeved cover-up are various patches depicting beach and swim-related themes. The name "Samara" or "Carter's" is printed on the garment-care tag, along with the size.

Sold at: Department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20.

Manufactured in: China or Egypt

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.

Consumer Contact: Call Samara Brothers at (732) 287-3939 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at returns@samara.com

Picture of Recalled Children's Swimsuit Cover-up