CPSC recall · Reported June 22, 2004
CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.j. recalled The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Cover-ups were sol….
CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups was recalled by Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.j. in June 22, 2004. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #04166 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- 30K units
- affected scope
- June 22, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04166 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04166 |
| Date reported | June 22, 2004 |
| Date initiated | June 22, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.j. |
| Affected scope | 30,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacemen…
- Check the recall number (04166) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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