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Peek-A-Boo Clown Baby Toys Recalled by F.J. Strauss

Recall 86-061 · October 8, 1986 · F.J. Strauss

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
86-061 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 8, 1986
Brand
F.J. Strauss
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Peek-A-Boo Clown baby toy
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
December 31, 2014

What was recalled

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.

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: F.J. Strauss.

Recall history and context

F.J. Strauss appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all F.J. Strauss recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Peek-A-Boo Clown baby toy. J.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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