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CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 2006

Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets

Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockag…

Recall #
06127
Affected scope
About 3.8 million
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The CPSC recalled All Magnetix magnetic building sets, including the X-treme Combo, Micro, and Extreme sets… - a moderate-severity action.

Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 31, 2006. Reason: Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magn…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free …. Verify recall #06127 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magn….

Moderate
severity level
March 31, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06127 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06127) was formally reported on March 31, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 3.8 million.

The documented reason for this recall is: Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is u… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 3.8 million

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06127
Date reported March 31, 2006
Date initiated March 31, 2006
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 3.8 million
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young c…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 3.8 million.
Why was this product recalled?
Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 31, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06127.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06127) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 31, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.