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Recalled "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: “Cat in the Hat” and "Olivia the Pig"
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
14,400
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.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schylling Associates Inc. of Rowley Mass. is voluntarily recalling 14,400 "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys. The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Name of product: "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
Units: 14,400
Manufacturer/Importer: Schylling Associates Inc. of Rowley Mass.
Hazard: The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
Consumer 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.
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
None reported.
Schylling Associates Inc. of Rowley Mass.
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