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Approximately 10,000 CreateOn Crayola brand pip-Cubes were recalled on Thursday, Dec. 4, because they pose an “ingestion hazard” to children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The building cubes contain magnets that can become dislodged if the seams separate, according to the CPSC notice.
If ingested, the strong magnets can stick to each other or other metal objects, which can cause gastrointestinal blockages, according to the CPSC notice. The agency says it can lead to perforation, twisting or blockage of the intestines, sepsis and death.
Createon, a manufacturer of magnetic tiles for construction, said that as of December 4, no injuries had been reported.
“CreateOn takes product safety very seriously and is cooperating fully with the CPSC regarding this voluntary recall,” the Wheeling, Illinois-based manufacturer said in a statement. “We have taken all necessary steps, including notifying consumers, updating our website with recall instructions, and working with our retail partners to remove affected products from shelves.”
Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing recall.
Crayola ‘pip-Cube’ recall: affected products and more
CreateOn’s ongoing recall of approximately 9,400 units includes certain sets of Crayola-branded pip-Cubes that were sold at Michaels stores nationwide, online at Michaels.com, and on Amazon between May and July of this year.
All affected cube sets were “bold colors” or “glitter” and were sold in 24- or 27-cube sets. According to the notification, the model number and Universal Product Code (UPC) can be found on the bottom of the product’s packaging.
Related product information, including model number and UPC number, is below.
- Bold colors, set of 24 cubes
- Model number: 1000199
- UPC: 850067300199
- Product description: Red, green, blue, yellow color block
- Bold colors, set of 27 cubes
- Model number: 1000243
- UPC: 850067300205
- Product description: Red, green, blue, yellow color block
- Glitter cubes, set of 24
- Model number: 1000205
- UPC: 850067300205
- Product Description: Blocks of purple, pink, blue and green glitter
- Glitter cubes, set of 27
- Model number: 1000250
- UPC: 850067300250
- Product Description: Blocks of purple, pink, blue and green glitter
What to do if your Crayola pip-Cubes are recalled
CreateOn and the CPSC have both issued guidance on what to do if you currently own an affected product.
- Please stop using the set immediately
- Keep pip-Cube set out of reach of young children
- Please check your block’s model number and UPC against the listed number.
- Complete this online form or email pipcubecall@createon.com to begin your claim.
- Receive your prepaid label and begin the return process
- Get replacement Crayola pip-Cubes
Consumers with questions or concerns may contact CreateOn via email at pipcubecall@createon.com.
