CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-PlayWell-Toy-Company-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Activity-Cubes- |
| Title | CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/crayola-activity-cube.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube |
| Hazards › Name | Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 11,200 |
| Recall I D | 2569 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey |
| Retailers › Name | Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-06T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 04079 |
| Consumer Contact | Call PlayWell Toy Company toll-free at (800) 836-7928 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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