Published September 27, 2023, 10:18 p.m. ET
The health agency is urging consumers to “immediately” stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer in Canada where it was purchased. (Photo: Health Canada)
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for STAX’s crazy magnetic building blocks, warning of potential choking hazards for children of all ages.
According to the notice issued on Wednesday, the recalled products do not meet the magnetic force requirements set out in the Toy Regulations and pose a choking hazard.
Health Canada has warned that multiple powerful magnets taken in a short period of time can attract each other as they pass through the intestines. This attraction can potentially cause the intestines to twist, which can lead to blockages or tears in the intestinal walls.
According to the health agency, each set of the recalled magnets, which were made in China, consists of 28 pieces and a magnet tray, available in six different colors and styles.
A total of 702 sets of magnets were sold in Canada between August 2018 and September 2023. However, as of September 22, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada related to these products
The health agency is urging consumers to “immediately” stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer in Canada where it was purchased.
Reporting for this story was funded by the Meta-funded Afghan Journalists in Residence Project.
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