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ChokingDecember 12, 2003CPSC #04050

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

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
14,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The 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, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.

Photos

Recalled "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"
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