February 20, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
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Lead Recall – Boy's jackets
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of boy's jackets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the snap closures on the outerwear jacket contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: Boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's brand logo on the front, sold in charcoal, navy and red in toddler sizes 2T to 4T and boy's sizes S, M and L. Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: October 2006 through November 2006 at major department stores and discount department stores for up to $50.
Imported by: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, NY
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately. For a full refund, 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.samarajacketrecall.com.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
