Lead Snaps On Kid’s Clothes, Bad Idea

The CPSC has a recall of two types of overalls sold at Dilliard’s. What’s wrong with the overalls? They have “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.” This is a bad idea. Isn’t the first rule of children’s clothes…no lead? It’s at least the second rule.

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.—MEGHANN MARCO

Samara Brothers Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead [CPSC]

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