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

Recalled June 22, 2004 · CPSC recall 04166 · Samara Brothers

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

30,000

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.

What to do

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

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 [email protected]

Product

Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

Manufacturer(s)

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

Retailers

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

Made in

China · Egypt

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