CPSC recall 04-079, announced February 6, 2004, covers PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube (11,200 units). Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 836-7928, or go to www.regcen.com.
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Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-079
- Units
- 11,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004.
- Importer
- PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey
PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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