CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
CPSC recall 04528 · announced December 29, 2003 · The Learning Journey · 56,000 units affected
The product
The Jack-In-the-Box toy is battery-operated, and has two yellow sides, two red sides, and a blue top and bottom. "THE LEARNING JOURNEY" is printed on the bottom of the toy. Model number F483361 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
The hazard
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Avon has received one report of the spring mechanism detaching from the toy. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through November 2003, for about $13.
Consumer contact: Call Avon toll-free at (800) 445-AVON between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.