CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Maxim Enterprise Inc. Announces Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-052

Date: December 13, 2005

Product Name: Little Tree Mini Learning Cube

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 12,000

Incidents:

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 and she had to have it removed in a hospital emergency room. In a second incident, a child started choking when she put two of the toy's wooden pegs in her mouth. In the third incident, a consumer reported the wooden pegs popped out of the learning cube. No injuries were reported in the third incident

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from June 2005 through November 2005 for about $15.

Manufactured In:

China