CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys

Recalled December 12, 2003 · CPSC recall 04050 · Schylling Associates

Recalled "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"

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.

Units

14,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.

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

Product

Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"

Manufacturer(s)

Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Retailers

Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →