On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Crayola-branded pip‑Cubes after safety tests revealed that the toy’s seams can separate, allowing magnets to detach and pose a choking hazard. The recall follows concerns that the magnets could become lodged in a child’s digestive system. Parents are urged to stop using the cubes immediately.
The recall covers magnetic building cubes sold under the Crayola brand. CreateOn, an Illinois‑based manufacturer, produced the toys for the Pennsylvania‑based Crayola company. The affected products come in Bold Colors and Glitter sets of 24 or 27 cubes.
Bold Colors cubes are red, green, blue and yellow. The Glitter cubes are purple, pink, blue and green and have glitter on them. \”Crayola\” is imprinted on the left side of each cube.
Model and UPC numbers are listed on the bottom of the packaging. The Bold Colors, 24‑Cube set carries UPC 1000199 850067300199. The Bold Colors, 27‑Cube set uses UPC 1000243 850067300205. The Glitter, 24‑Cube set has UPC 1000205 850067300205, and the Glitter, 27‑Cube set carries UPC 1000250 850067300250.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that swallowed magnets may perforate, twist, or block the intestines, and could lead to blood poisoning or death. These risks arise when the magnets separate from the toy’s seams. The danger is especially acute for small children who can swallow the loose magnets.
\”Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic building cubes, take them away from children and contact CreateOn to receive a replacement set of pip‑cubes,\” the commission said in a statement. This statement urges parents to remove the cubes from play areas.
Consumers who contact CreateOn will receive a pre‑paid label to return the recalled cubes. The company promises a replacement set once the return is processed. The recall involves CreateOn Crayola‑branded pip‑Cubes, which are magnetic building cubes sold in Bold Colors and Glitter in sets of 24 or 27 cubes, the commission said.
CreateOn’s toll‑free number is 800‑333‑0549, available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. central time, Monday through Friday. Customers can also email [email protected] or visit https://www.createon.com/recall/ for more information. The company’s main website hosts a “Recalls” page at the bottom of the page for additional details.
Key Takeaways
- The recall was announced on December 4, 2025, for Crayola‑branded pip‑Cubes due to detachable magnets.
- Swallowed magnets can cause serious health risks, including perforations, twisting, blockage, blood poisoning, and death.
- Parents should stop using the cubes, return them with a prepaid label, and obtain a replacement from CreateOn.
In summary, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has pulled Crayola pip‑Cubes from the market to protect children from the dangers posed by loose magnets. Parents can resolve the issue by following the replacement instructions provided by CreateOn.
