The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04079·Announced 2004-02-06

PlayWell Crayola Activity Cube Recalled for Choking Hazard

PlayWell Toy Company is recalling 11,200 Crayola Activity Cubes because small parts can detach, posing a choking risk to small children.

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 choking hazard for small children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

PlayWell Toy Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling approximately 11,200 units of the PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube. The wooden toy, which stands about 9 inches tall and features games on each side, was manufactured in China. The recall is due to a hazard where small parts can detach from the cube, creating a choking risk for small children.

The affected products were sold at Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004. PlayWell has received three reports of small parts detaching, including one instance of a child mouthing a piece of the activity cube. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the product away from small children. To obtain a full refund, consumers should contact PlayWell Toy Company toll-free at (800) 836-7928 or visit the company's website at www.regcen.com.

The recalled product

Product
PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube
Manufacturer
PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
11,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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