CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-050

Date: December 11, 2003

Product Name: "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: “Cat in the Hat” and "Olivia the Pig"

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schylling Associates Inc. of Rowley Mass. is voluntarily recalling 14,400 "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys. The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: "Jack-In-the-Box" Type ToysUnits: 14,400Manufacturer/Importer: Schylling Associates Inc. of Rowley Mass.Hazard: The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for about $25.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: 14,400

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for about $25.

Manufactured In:

China