Samara Brothers Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
Kids’ product recall 07-516. Announced by CPSC on Jan 5, 2007.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 5, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 200 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
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- 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, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.samararecall.com, or e-mail the firm at info@samararecall.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.”
About 200 units, as CPSC gives them.
Starting Out Shirt and Overalls.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo 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.
- Dillard’s nationwide during October 2006 for about $20 for the red overalls set and about $25 for the blue corduroy set.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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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.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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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.
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.