Amazon Product Recalls Data: 9,400 Units Affected by Magnet Failures

You don't expect a box of Crayola blocks to come with a life-or-death warning, but that is exactly what thousands of families are facing this week. A serious manufacturing flaw has triggered a nationwide recall of the popular magnetic toys, with federal regulators warning that what looks like a simple broken part could actually kill a child if they swallow it.

The voluntary recall includes approximately 9,400 units of Crayola-branded 'pip-Cubes,' which were found to have defective seams that can separate during play. If these seams fail, the high-powered magnets encased inside can slip out unnoticed. Once free, these small magnets become silent killers if ingested by a child, prompting the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to demand immediate action from consumers.

Why the 'pip-Cubes' Included in Amazon Product Recalls Are Deadly

The physical mechanics of this defect make the situation so precarious for families with young children. According to the recall notice issued on Thursday, the blocks, which are imported by the Illinois-based company CreateOn, contain magnets that serve as the connection points for building.

However, three separate reports have already confirmed cases where these magnets fell out of the blocks entirely. While simple plastic parts might pass through a child's system, magnets behave differently.

The CPSC issued a graphic warning about the biological consequences of swallowing these components. 'When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system,' the CPSC warned.

The commission noted that this magnetic attraction across intestinal walls can pinch the tissue, cutting off the blood supply. 'This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.'

Identifying the Sets Listed in the Amazon Product Recalls

To prevent a tragedy, parents are being asked to check their toy chests immediately for products sold between May and July 2025. The affected units were sold at Michaels stores, on the Michaels website, and through Amazon.

Retail prices for the sets ranged from approximately $20 to $35 (£16 to £28). The recall specifically covers the 'Bold Colours' and 'Glitter pip-Cubes' collections, which were sold in packs of 24 or 27.

The 'Bold Colours' sets feature cubes in primary hues of red, green, blue, and yellow. Alternatively, the 'Glitter pip-Cubes' are distinctively sparkly and come in purple, pink, blue, and green.

Every block in the recalled line has the word 'Crayola' imprinted on the left side, making them easy to identify. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths associated with the defects so far.

Company Responses Regarding the Amazon Product Recalls

CreateOn, which manufactures the tiles often in collaboration with major children's brands, has taken responsibility for the manufacturing error. 'We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and are committed to resolving it quickly and transparently,' the company stated.

In a separate statement to media outlets on Friday, a spokesperson for the company elaborated on their cooperation with federal authorities. 'CreateOn takes product safety very seriously, and we are fully cooperating with the CPSC on this voluntary recall,' the spokesperson stated.

'We have implemented all required actions, including notifying consumers, updating our website with recall instructions, and working with our retail partners to remove affected product from shelves.' Crayola also confirmed that the products are licensed items manufactured by CreateOn.

Next Steps for Consumers Impacted by Amazon Product Recalls

The guidance from safety regulators is unequivocal: stop using these blocks immediately. The CPSC has advised that owners should take the toys away from children to eliminate the risk of ingestion.

Consumers can contact CreateOn directly to initiate a claim and receive a replacement product. The company is sending out pre-paid shipping labels for consumers to return the recalled cubes for free.

Parents and guardians who believe they might have a set are advised to head to the CPSC website to check the model and UPC numbers against the official list.