CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys
CPSC recall 04514 · announced November 18, 2003 · Schylling Associates · 300 units affected
The product
These multicolor tin Jack-In-the-Box-type toys have illustrations of bears in various activities on the sides. Each side features the enlarged single letters of the word "BEAR" and "BEAR" is written on the top of the toy. Other writing on the sides includes, "Bears in a Boat," "Bears Eating Eggs," "Bears in the Air," and Bears Racing Rabbits." When the crank is turned, the song, "Pop Goes the Weasel" plays, and a toy teddy bear pops up out of the top of the box. "Schylling" is written on the bottom of the toys. Toys with date code stickers on the bottom are not included in the recall.
The hazard
The red 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 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 for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None Reported.
Sold at: Specialty stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
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.