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Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Recall 07-085 · January 18, 2007 · Geometix

What to doCPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-085 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 18, 2007
Brand
Geometix
Category
Toys and games
Products
MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys
Hazard
Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 40,000 sets
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 12, 2014

What was recalled

All types of MagneBlocks™ construction sets are included in this recall. The sets contain six or more plastic building pieces and six or more 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. Some sets include steel rods. The building pieces are various colors and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch cubes and three-, four-, and five-sided pyramids. The plastic building pieces have "MagneBlocks™" imprinted on them.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys · About 40,000 sets units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Discount department and toy stores and Web sites, and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. The MagneBlocks™ magnetic building sets were sold from January 2004 through November 2006 for between $20 and $120, depending on the size of the set. Sets currently for sale have improved warning labels.; Geometix International LLC, of Brookfield, Conn..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm is aware of one incident where a magnet became loose. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Geometix International at (866) 775-0265 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Geometix International's Web site at www.magneblocks.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys (About 40,000 sets units). All types of MagneBlocks™ construction sets are included in this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 12, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.