CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-02-06). Hazards: choking. About 11,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04079 |
| Published | 2004-02-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-27 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube |
| Firm named in the title | PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. |
| Firms | PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,200 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004. |
Description
The Crayola® activity cube is about 9 inches tall and is made of wood. Each side of the activity cube has a different game, including shape sorting cut-outs and crayon character wheels. The top of the activity cube has crayon characters and beads that slide along a spiral glide. The packaging is labeled "Crayola® Activity Cube" and "Playwell."
Hazard
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
PlayWell has received three reports of small parts detaching, including one report of a child mouthing a piece of the activity cube. No injuries have been reported.
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