CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-12-12). Hazards: choking. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04050 |
| Published | 2003-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-14 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig" |
| Firm named in the title | Schylling Associates Inc. |
| Firms | Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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