CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
CPSC recall 04079 · announced February 6, 2004 · Playwell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey · 11,200 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004.
Consumer contact: Call PlayWell Toy Company toll-free at (800) 836-7928 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.