November
18, 2003
Name
of Product: Bear
"Jack-In-the-Box" toy
Units:
300
Manufacturer:
Schylling Associates
Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard:
The red
bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young
children.
Description: 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 bears 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.
Sold
At: Specialty
stores, gift shops and book stores nationwide from August 2003 through October
2003 for about $20.
Manufactured
In: China.
Remedy: 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 for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.