June 22, 2004
Samara Brothers Inc. is recalling about 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups. The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.
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 Carters, 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 Carters is printed on the garment-care tag, along with the size.
The cover-ups were sold at department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20.
Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.
Call Samara Brothers toll-free at (866) 448-7758 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at returns@samara.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
