The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06052·Announced 2005-12-14

Maxim Enterprise Recalls Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes for Choking Hazard

Maxim Enterprise Inc. is recalling Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes sold at Target because small wooden pegs can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard with a reported incident where a child required hospital emergency room treatment to remove a swallowed piece, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Maxim Enterprise Inc. is recalling approximately 12,000 Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes sold at Target stores nationwide from June 2005 through November 2005. The recalled toy is an 8-inch square wooden box featuring various activities on each side, including an abacus, blocks, shapes, and a blackboard, with a wooden cover containing a spiral bead maze.

The recall is being issued because small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose, creating a choking hazard for young children. Target has received three reports of incidents involving the toy. In one incident, an 18-month-old girl swallowed a loose piece that became stuck, requiring removal in a hospital emergency room. In a second incident, a child began choking after putting two wooden pegs in her mouth. A third incident involved pegs popping out, with no injury reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled learning cube away from young children. The toy can be returned to Target for a $15 gift card plus applicable state tax. For additional information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes
Manufacturer
Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Lakeville, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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