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

Category
Units Affected
300
Recall Date
November 18, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Choking
Specialty Stores, Gift Shops And Book Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through October 2003, For About $20. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2713.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2713.

Take these toys away from children immediately and 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 for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Specialty Stores, Gift Shops And Book Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through October 2003, For About $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2713.

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

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Specialty Stores, Gift Shops And Book Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through October 2003, For About $20. Recall FAQ

Specialty Stores, Gift Shops And Book Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through October 2003, For About $20. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys. The notice was published on November 18, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 300 units are potentially affected.