Samara Brothers Carter’s Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets

Description: Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2007 Release #07-102 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 985-9975 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets Units: About 8,000 Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boy's sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boy's sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red. Sold at: Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Samara Brothers at (800) 985-9975 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.samarajacketrecall.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]