CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
USCPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Recalling Firm: Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Samara-Brothers-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Swimsuit-Cover-ups- |
| Title | CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kids-swim-covers.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups |
| Hazards › Name | The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 2641 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and specialty shops nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $10 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04166 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Egypt |
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