CPSC recall · Reported November 18, 2003
CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys
The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. recalled These multicolor tin Jack-In-the-Box-type toys have illustrations of bears in various act….
CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys was recalled by Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. in November 18, 2003. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #04514 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- 300 units
- affected scope
- November 18, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04514 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04514 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2003 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. |
| Affected scope | 300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
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. …
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