Jack-In-the-Box toys

CPSC Recall #04-528 — December 28, 2003

Recall #04-528 Date: December 28, 2003 Remedy: Repair

Product

Jack-In-the-Box toys

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz. and Avon are voluntarily recalling 56,000 Jack-In-the-Box toys. A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Jack-In-the-Box toysUnits: 56,000Manufactured by: The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.Hazard: A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Avon has received one report of the spring mechanism detaching from the toy. No injuries were reported.Description: The Jack-In-the-Box toy is battery operated, and has two yellow sides, two red sides, and a blue top and bottom. "THE LEARNING JOURNEY" is printed on the bottom of the toy. Model number F483361 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.Sold by: Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site from August 2003 through November 2003 for about $13.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Call Avon toll-free at (800) 445-AVON between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Hazard

A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents / Injuries

Avon has received one report of the spring mechanism detaching from the toy. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Call Avon toll-free at (800) 445-AVON between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Units Affected

56,000

Sold At

Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site from August 2003 through November 2003 for about $13.

Manufacturer

The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Manufactured In

China