Peek-A-Boo Clown baby toy
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
F.J. Strauss Co., Inc. voluntarily recalled approximately 2,880 Peek-A-Boo Clown baby toys sold nationwide since February 1985 for about $3.00 each. The toys, Style #29/31, are roughly four inches in diameter and made of red, white, blue, and yellow molded plastic with a pop-up clown head. They were recalled because they contain small parts that can lodge in an infant's throat and obstruct the airway, violating the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Small Parts Requirements. No injuries had been reported at the time of the recall announcement.
According to the recall notice, consumers should remove these products from use immediately and either discard them or return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Peek-A-Boo Clown Baby Toys Recalled by F.J. Strauss NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 1986 Release # 86-061 Baby Toys Recalled Because of Choking Hazard Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, F.J. STRAUSS Co., INC., North Bergen, New Jersey, today announced a voluntary recall of a Peek-A-Boo Clown because of the danger of choking or suffocation to infants and young children. Since February 1985, approximately 2880 of these baby toys have been sold for approximately $3.00 each nationwide. These baby toys are banned under CPSC's Small Parts Requirements because they have parts which are small enough to lodge in an infant's throat and cause obstruction of the airway. Neither CPSC nor Strauss of any injuries involving these toys. The Peek-A-Boo Clown, Style #29/31 is approximately four inches in diameter and made of red, white, blue and yellow molded plastic with a pop up clown head. The item is labeled "Made in Taiwan. " Consumers should remove these products from use immediately and either discard them or return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Retailers should remove these products from sale immediately and return them to F.J.STRAUSS CO., INC., 3900 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047. Anyone wishing additional information may contact F.J. STRAUSS CO., INC., at 201-864-0100 or CPSC's toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A -teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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