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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 985-9975
February 13, 2007	CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Release #07-102

Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

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: Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets

Units: About 8,000

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

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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

Sold at: Major department stores and discount department stores
nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.

Manufactured in: China

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

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07102.html

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