Three Piece Short Sets
CPSC Recall #07-548 — May 15, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-548 |
| Recall Date | May 15, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose |
| Units Affected | About 720 |
| Manufacturer | Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | Bangladesh |
Where It Was Sold
| Through major department and discount department stores nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for between $8 and $20. |
Product
Three Piece Short Sets
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 360 Three Piece Short Sets. The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard. Name of Product: Three Piece Short SetsUnits: About 720Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves a boys' three piece shorts set. The set consists of green plaid shorts, a polo-style solid shirt trimmed with a blue and green stripe, and a green plaid hat. The short sets were sold in three sizes: 2T, 3T and 4T. The style numbers are 20873H94 GRN and 40873H94 GRN, which was written on the hangtag attached. The brand is "Sam Says," which is written on the collar tag of the shirt.Sold: Through major department and discount department stores nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for between $8 and $20.Manufactured in: BangladeshRemedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately and carefully cut the threads to remove the decorative fish buttons found on the shirt and shorts. Consumers should dispose of these buttons.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 [email protected].
Hazard
The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and carefully cut the threads to remove the decorative fish buttons found on the shirt and shorts. Consumers should dispose of these buttons.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.