STAX Insane Magnetic Building Blocks recalled due to ingestion hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased from in Canada.
Affected products
This voluntary recall involves STAX Insane Magnetic Building Blocks. Each set comes with 28 pieces and 1 magnetic tray, and it is available in 6 different colors/ styles.
Color/Style |
UPC |
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STAX 28 pcs - Blues Set |
720260887257 |
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STAX 28 pcs - Greens Set |
720260887240 |
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STAX 28 pcs - Reds Set |
720260887233 |
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STAX 28 pcs - Pinks Set |
720260887264 |
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STAX 28 pcs - Ghost Set |
720260887288 |
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STAX 28 pcs - Black Set |
720260887271 |
Issue
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets do not meet the magnetic force requirements of the Toys Regulations and pose an ingestion hazard.
Small, powerful magnets can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls.
As of September 22, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased from in Canada.
For more information, consumers can contact Zibbers Inc. by telephone at 1-800-642-0902 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 702 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from August 2018 to September 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China.
Details
Exported by:
On Trend Goods
Royal Oak, Michigan
USA
Distributed in Canada by:
Zibbers Inc.
Toronto, ON
Canada