CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys
Kids’ product recall 04-514. Announced by CPSC on Nov 18, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 18, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The red 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 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 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?
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 bear 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.
300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Bear “Jack-In-the-Box” toy.
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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 and book stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for about $20.
- 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 19, 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 19, 2026.