"Wooden Music Radio" boxes
CPSC Recall #04-088 — February 25, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-088 |
| Recall Date | February 25, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | 15,600 |
| Manufacturer | Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty stores |
| gift shops |
| department stores and book stores nationwide from September 2003 through January 2004 for about $12. |
Product
"Wooden Music Radio" boxes
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass., is voluntarily recalling 15,600 "Wooden Music Radio" boxes. A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.Name of product: "Wooden Music Radio" boxesUnits: 15,600Manufacturer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.Hazard: A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled "Picture Radio" song boxes have a wind-up knob, picture window, flexible antenna, and wooden carrying handle. The music boxes come in three designs: "The A, B, C Song," "Old MacDonald has a farm," and "Mary had a little lamb." Each plays the respective song when the main dial is turned. The "A,B,C" box has a red front, yellow knobs, and lettering on the front and back; the "Old MacDonald" box has a yellow front, blue knobs, and a farm scene on the front and back; and the "Mary had a little lamb" box has a blue front, yellow knobs, and pastoral scene on the front and back. The bottom of the music boxes reads, "More Fun From Schylling."Sold at: Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide from September 2003 through January 2004 for about $12.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: Call Schylling Associates Inc. at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.schylling.com.
Hazard
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.