Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead

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.

Name of Product: Starting Out Shirt and Overalls

Units: About 200

Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves two styles of children's overall sets. One set is a red plaid denim overall with a white shirt trimmed in red, sold in sizes 12 through 24 months. The other set is a navy blue corduroy overall with a white shirt trimmed in green, sold in sizes 3 through 9 months. Both styles have decorative train appliqués on the front of the overalls. The collar tag of the overalls reads, "Starting Out."

Sold Exclusively at: Dillard's nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.

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

Manufactured in: China

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, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samararecall.com, or e-mail the firm at info@samararecall.com