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Product Recall Number: 07-102

Why was Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets recalled?

The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.

Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets
Here's product recall specific data for Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-102

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-02-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets. The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard. Name of product: Heavyweight Outerwear JacketsUnits: About 8,000Manufacturer: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 info@samararecall.com.

  • Hazard Description: The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 8,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund.

  • Sold At: Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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