Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3240.
All Magnetix magnetic building sets, including the X-treme Combo, Micro, and Extreme sets. The sets contain 20 to 200 plastic building pieces and 20 to 100 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces are red, yellow, blue and green, and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles and cylinder rods. Some plastic building pieces have "Magnetix" imprinted on them.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3240.
Consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6. Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnet parts out of the hands of children who mouth objects, especially children under the age of three.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Wal-mart, Target, Toys R Us, Fred Meyer, Design Science Toys Ltd., A.c. Moore, And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide. The Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets Were Sold From September 2003 Through March 2006 For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. The Replacement Program Does Not Include Sets At Retail. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3240.
For additional information, contact Rose Art at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Rose Art's Web site at www.roseart.com
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Wal-mart, Target, Toys R Us, Fred Meyer, Design Science Toys Ltd., A.c. Moore, And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide. The Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets Were Sold From September 2003 Through March 2006 For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. The Replacement Program Does Not Include Sets At Retail. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart, Target, Toys R Us, Fred Meyer, Design Science Toys Ltd., A.c. Moore, And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide. The Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets Were Sold From September 2003 Through March 2006 For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. The Replacement Program Does Not Include Sets At Retail. is the subject of a toys recall: Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets. The notice was published on March 31, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3 units are potentially affected.