CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
Recalled December 29, 2003 · CPSC recall 04528 · Avon Products
Hazard
A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
56,000
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.
What to do
Call Avon for information on how to receive instructions to remove the spring mechanism. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Contact
Call Avon toll-free at (800) 445-AVON between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Jack-In-the-Box toys
Manufacturer(s)
The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Retailers
Independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site, from August 2003 through November 2003, for about $13.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →