CPSC recall · Reported December 29, 2003
CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. recalled The Jack-In-the-Box toy is battery-operated, and has two yellow sides, two red sides, and….
CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys was recalled by The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. in December 29, 2003. Reason: A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young ch…. Remedy: Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. …. Verify recall #04528 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. issued this CPSC recall-A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young ch….
- None
- agency class
- 56K units
- affected scope
- December 29, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04528 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
The Jack-In-the-Box toy is battery-operated, and has two yellow sides, two red sides, and a blue top and bottom. "THE LEARNING JOURNEY" is printed on the bottom of the toy. Model number F483361 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
Reason for recall
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04528 |
| Date reported | December 29, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 29, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Affected scope | 56,000 |
| 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
Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct m…
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