CPSCNovember 18, 2003

CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of

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

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

The red 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 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. 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
Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" toy
Company
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Quantity
300
Sold at
Specialty stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
Recall date
November 18, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None Reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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