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

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (14,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Reason for Recall:
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.

Product Images

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

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(14,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04050

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