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Boxine U.S. Recalls tonies Blocks Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively at tonies.com (Recall Alert)

Recall 22-736 · March 24, 2022 · Boxine U.S

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled blocks with magnets immediately, take them away from children, and contact tonies for instructions on returning the recalled blocks for a full refund. Consumers can also go to https://tonies.happyreturns.com/ and choose "Blocks Return" as the reason for return. tonies will then provide the customer with a return label. After the product has been received, tonies will provide the initial form of payment with a full refund and an additional $14.99 tonies.com coupon code. tonies is also contacting all purchasers directly. The recalled products are being remotely deactivated so that they no longer function.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-736 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 24, 2022
Brand
Boxine U.S
Category
Other consumer products
Products
tonies® Blocks
Hazard
Magnet Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively at tonies.com (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 4,200
Made in
Germany
Last updated by CPSC
March 24, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves tonies wooden blocks, with magnets inside. Only tonies Blocks Marine Life, UPC 840147407689, tonies Blocks Invention and Innovation, UPC 840147407733 and tonies Blocks Gentle Giant Dinos UPC 840147407580 are being recalled. Each block is about 5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick. The blocks were sold in blue, tan and green with pictures on one side of various marine life, dinosaurs, and invention and innovation, and white text on the other side, describing the picture. Blocks were sold in sets of four. Each set is packaged in a white and red cardboard box. The UPC is on the back of the box beneath the barcode.

Is my product affected?

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

  • tonies® Blocks · About 4,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at tonies.com from November 2021 through December 2021 for between $15 and $20.; Boxine US Inc, Palo Alto, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

tonies has received one report of the magnet detaching from the product. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

tonies toll-free at 877-397-7898 or email productsafety.us@tonies.com online at tonies.com and click on 'Recall and Safety,' or direct link, tonies.com/pages/recall-and-safety.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

tonies® Blocks (About 4,200 units). This recall involves tonies wooden blocks, with magnets inside.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Magnet Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively at tonies.com (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled blocks with magnets immediately, take them away from children, and contact tonies for instructions on returning the recalled blocks for a full refund. Consumers can also go to https://tonies.happyreturns.com/ and choose "Blocks Return" as the reason for return. tonies will then provide the customer with a return label. After the product has been received, tonies will provide…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 24, 2022. 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.