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Crayola Recalls 9,400 Magnetic Cubes Over Ingestion Risk

12/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 9,400 Crayola pip-Cubes magnetic building cubes for an ingestion hazard.
The recall covers sets sold May through July 2025 at Michael's stores and online, priced about $20 to $35.
Magnets can detach, posing risks of intestinal blockage, blood poisoning, and death if swallowed.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
CreateOn will provide a replacement set with a prepaid return label.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversaw a record 473 recalls, including over 1.5 million toys due to ingestion hazards. This surge in recalls, driven by safety concerns over lead in children's products, prompted the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, enhancing safety standards and regulatory oversight to protect consumers, particularly children, from hazardous items.

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Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 9,400 Crayola pip-Cubes magnetic building cubes for an ingestion hazard.
The recall covers sets sold May through July 2025 at Michael's stores and online, priced about $20 to $35.
Magnets can detach, posing risks of intestinal blockage, blood poisoning, and death if swallowed.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
CreateOn will provide a replacement set with a prepaid return label.

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