CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
CPSC recall 04050 · announced December 12, 2003 · Schylling Associates · 14,000 units affected
The product
Two designs of the "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys are included in this recall, both of which play "Pop Goes the Weasel" when the crank is turned. One is based on Dr. Seuss' "Cat in the Hat", and the other is based on Ian Falconer's "Olivia the Pig" character. The Cat in the Hat box is red, yellow and blue and has a black and white cat dressed in a red and white hat that pops out of the box. "CAT IN THE HAT" is written on the box lid. The Olivia box is black- and salmon-colored with "CIRCUS" written around the top sides. The Olivia character dressed as clown pops out. Schylling Associates Inc. previously recalled a Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" type toy in November with the same hazard.
The hazard
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.
Consumer contact: Call Schylling Associates Inc. at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.schylling.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.