[Recalled] "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig" — Two designs of the "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys are included in this recall, bot… | CPSC 2003-12-12

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.

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Related recalls from Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

• "Wooden Music Radio" boxes
• Bear "Jack-In-the-Box" toy

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