CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More “Jack-In-the-Box” Type Toys
Kids’ product recall 04-050. Announced by CPSC on Dec 12, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 12, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 24, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
14,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Jack-In-the-Box type toys: “Cat in the Hat” and “Olivia the Pig”.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Schylling Associates Inc., Rowley, Mass.
- Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for about $25.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 24, 2026.