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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 1 MIN

Crayola-Branded Pip-Cubes Contain Ingestible Magnets

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD3dnNj_4q/If the item’s seams separate, magnets inside the cubes become loose creating a serious ingestion hazard. When swallowed, the magnets attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal perforations, twisting or blockage, blood poisoning, and even death. About 9,400 sets were sold at Michael’s Stores nationwide and online at Michaels.com, and the 27-piece sets were sold online at Amazon.com.Stop allowing your kids to play with these magnetic building cubes. Contact CreateOn at 1-800-333-0549 or by email at [email protected] for a replacement. A pre-paid return label will be provided, and a replacement set of pip-cubes will be sent after the recalled cubes are returned.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/CreateOn-Recalls-Pip-Cubes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazard#crayola #pipcubes #magnets #ingestions #gastrointestinal #recall

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