CPSCDecember 12, 2003

CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More

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

Why was CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More recalled?

The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"
Company
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Quantity
14,000
Sold at
Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.
Recall date
December 12, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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