Safety regulator, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes
Recall 04088 · Feb 26, 2004 · Schylling Associates Inc.
15,600
units affected
15,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04088
- Date
- Feb 26, 2004
- Company
- Schylling Associates Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,600
- Product
- Wooden Music Radio boxes
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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."
What can happen
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
The fix
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide, from September 2003 through January 2004, for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wooden music radio boxes?
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.