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TOTAL PRODUCT RECALL
CPSC #04514Kids & toys
Recalled Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" toy

Schylling Associates Inc. · Recalled

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

Choking

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

Units
300
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$20
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

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.

The file

Sold at
Specialty stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
Product type
Toy Miscellaneous
Made in
China
Recalled by
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Incident log

None Reported.

What the notice says to do

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.

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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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 18 2003; last revised MAR 26 2025.

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