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

Recall 04-166 · June 22, 2004 · Samara Brothers

What to doConsumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-166 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 22, 2004
Brand
Samara Brothers
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
30,000
Made in
China, Egypt
Last updated by CPSC
February 26, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups · 30,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department stores and specialty shops nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for between $10 and $20.; Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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

Recall history and context

Samara Brothers appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Samara Brothers recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups (30,000 units). The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 26, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.