FAO Schwarz Recalls Goula Children's Sewing Boards Due to Strangulation Risk
FAO Schwarz is recalling approximately 1,000 Goula children's sewing boards because the attached string poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
FAO Schwarz of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 1,000 Goula children's "Sewing Boards" in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The wooden boards, measuring 7.5 inches in diameter and 0.25 inches thick, were sold in three styles: fish, cars, and beach balls. The toys are packaged with a string measuring at least 42 inches long, which can be woven through holes along the edge of the board. Young children may strangle on this removable string.
The sewing boards were sold in FAO Schwarz stores nationwide for $12.00 from 1992 through November 8, 1995. The products were shrink-wrapped in clear plastic with a red and white paper card reading "Goula...Made in Spain...". Some cards mistakenly stated the toy was appropriate for children one year old and above, although the toy is only appropriate for children over three years of age.
FAO Schwarz is not aware of any injuries or complaints regarding the sewing boards. Consumers with young children who purchased the sewing board should stop using it immediately and return it to any FAO Schwarz for a full refund. For more information, consumers should contact FAO Schwarz at (800) 400-4326.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goula children's Sewing Boards
- Manufacturer
- Goula
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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