Magnetic Building Sticks Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Toy Magnets; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Elongdi

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This CPSC action (record #25069) was formally reported on December 19, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Elongdi, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 500 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled magnetic building sticks set violates the mandatory federal regulation for magnet toys posing an ingestion hazard. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or an… 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 recalled magnetic building stick sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact Elongdi to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled magnetic buildi… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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