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Samara Brothers Recalls Boys’ Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Kids’ product recall 07-102. Announced by CPSC on Feb 13, 2007.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Feb 13, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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

Which ones are recalled?

This recall involves boys’ outerwear jackets with a Carter’s-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boys’ sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boys’ sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red.

About 8,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Samara Brothers LLC, New York, N.Y.
  • Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

None reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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