Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 4,200 units
Recall No. 22-736 Published March 24, 2022

tonies® Blocks

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. sold at tonies.com from November 2021 – December 2021 for $15 to $20.

Recalled tonies Blocks sets
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Recalled tonies Blocks sets

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Affected model numbers
UPC codes
840147407580 840147407689 840147407733

Why it was recalled

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

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tonies has received one report of the magnet detaching from the product. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled blocks with magnets immediately, take them away from children, and contact tonies for instructions on returning the recalled blocks for a full refund. Consumers can also go to https://tonies.happyreturns.com/ and choose "Blocks Return" as the reason for return. tonies will then provide the customer with a return label. After the product has been received, tonies will provide the initial form of payment with a full refund and an additional $14.99 tonies.com coupon code. tonies is also contacting all purchasers directly. The recalled products are being remotely deactivated so that they no longer function.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 4,200
Made inGermany
Sold attonies.com
Sales periodNovember 2021 – December 2021
Price$15 to $20

How to reach the firm

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877-397-7898
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