The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08071·Announced 2007-11-07

Schylling Recalls Dizzy Ducks Music Box for Lead Paint Violation

Schylling Associates is recalling Dizzy Ducks Music Boxes because the surface paint on the wooden base contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling the Dizzy Ducks Music Box due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain excessive levels of lead. The product is a wind-up music box featuring ducks that spin as music plays.

Approximately 1,300 units were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $12. The toys were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children. To receive a refund or a free replacement toy, consumers should contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.schylling.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dizzy Ducks Music Box
Manufacturer
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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