CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
Source: CPSC Recall #04050
Recall Date
2003-12-12
Manufacturer
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Units Affected
14,000
Products Involved
"Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"
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.
Reported Injuries
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
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28