CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC, Maxim Enterprise Inc. Announce Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target
The recalled learning cube is an 8-inch square wooden box with a different activity on each side, including an abacus, blocks with apples and bananas, shapes that can be moved in a zigzag cutout, and a blackboard. The wooden cover has spiral bead maze with wooden beads that slide up, down and around.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled learning cube toy away from young children and return it to Target for a $15 giftcard plus applicable state tax.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.target.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Target stores nationwide from June 2005 through November 2005 for about $15.
Injuries
Target has received three reports of incidents including two reports of children mouthing pieces of the learning cube. In one incident, an 18-month old girl swallowed a piece of the recalled learning cube after one side came loose. The piece became stuck
Manufacturer
Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Lakeville, Mass.
Recall Number
06052
Product Information
Product Name
Little Tree Mini Learning Cubes
Product Type
Toy Miscellaneous
Number of Units
About 12,000
Manufacturer Name
Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Lakeville, Mass.
Imported By
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China