CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-050 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 12, 2003
- Brand
- Schylling Associates
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 14,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 14, 2025
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig" · 14,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.; Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass..
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
Recall history and context
Schylling Associates appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Schylling Associates recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Jack-In-the-Box type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig" (14,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 14, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.