CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J is voluntarily recalling 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups. The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Children's Swimsuit Cover-upsUnits: 30,000Manufacturer: 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 EgyptRemedy: 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.

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

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

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

China or Egypt