Avon Products Inc. Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys

Jack-In-the-Box toys

Date of Recall

2003-12-29

CPSC Release Number

04-528

Manufactured In

United States

Units

56,000

Sold By

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

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

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