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ChokingNovember 18, 2003CPSC #04514

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

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
300
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

None Reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Specialty stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.

Photos

Recalled Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" toy
View official CPSC recall

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