CPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
Source: CPSC Recall #04079
Recall Date
2004-02-06
Manufacturer
PlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New Jersey
Units Affected
11,200
Products Involved
PlayWell Crayola® Activity Cube
Hazard
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the product away from small children immediately and contact PlayWell for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Shopko Stores nationwide from October 2003 through January 2004.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28