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PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube

CPSC Recall #04-079 — February 5, 2004

Recall #04-079 Date: February 5, 2004 Remedy: Refund

Product

PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), PlayWell Toy Company, is voluntarily recalling PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cubes. Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.Name of product: PlayWell Crayola® Activity CubeUnits: 11,200Importer: PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New JerseyHazard: Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.Incidents/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.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."Sold at: Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call PlayWell Toy Company toll-free at (800) 836-7928 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com.

Hazard

Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents / 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.

Remedy

Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Units Affected

11,200

Sold At

Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004.

Importer

PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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