# Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-01-18 · 07085 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07085
- **Date:** 2007-01-18
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys

## Hazards

Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. 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.

## Retailer(s)

Discount department and toy stores and Web sites, and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. The MagneBlocks™ magnetic building sets were sold from January 2004 through November 2006 for between $20 and $120, depending on the size of the set. Sets currently for sale have improved warning labels.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

All types of MagneBlocks™ construction sets are included in this recall. The sets contain six or more plastic building pieces and six or more 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. Some sets include steel rods. The building pieces are various colors and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch cubes and three-, four-, and five-sided pyramids. The plastic building pieces have "MagneBlocks™" imprinted on them.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Geometix-International-LLC-Recalls-MagneBlocks-Toys-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards-)
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