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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.

Recall #
04528
Affected scope
56,000
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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… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young ch….

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #04528) was formally reported on December 29, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 56,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

56,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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.

Scale of Impact

56,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

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…

  • Check the recall number (04528) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.. Units affected: 56,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 29, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04528.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04528) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 29, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.