CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-18). Hazards: choking. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04514 |
| Published | 2003-11-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-26 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" toy |
| Firm named in the title | Schylling Associates Inc. |
| Firms | Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Specialty stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The red 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 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.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported.
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