The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04088·Announced 2004-02-26

Schylling Recalls Wooden Music Radio Boxes Due to Choking Hazard

Schylling Associates is recalling 15,600 wooden music radio boxes because a knob or antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling approximately 15,600 "Wooden Music Radio" boxes sold nationwide from September 2003 through January 2004. The recalled toys, which include designs such as "The A, B, C Song," "Old MacDonald has a farm," and "Mary had a little lamb," were sold at specialty stores, gift shops, department stores, and book stores for about $12. The boxes feature a wind-up knob, picture window, flexible antenna, and wooden carrying handle.

The recall was issued because the wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off. This poses a choking hazard to young children and exposes a sharp point. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately. To receive a refund or a free replacement toy, consumers should contact Schylling Associates Inc. at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.schylling.com.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Music Radio boxes
Manufacturer
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
15,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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