Jack-In-the-Box Toys (Schylling) – Mechanical Issue (2003)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
"Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig"
Brand
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. is recalling "Jack-In-the-Box" type toys: "Cat in the Hat" and "Olivia the Pig". The hazard is: The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or replacement toy.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026