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 1,013 units
Recall No. 26-579 Published June 25, 2026

Small Fish Montessori Busy Board Toys

The busy boards violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because magnets can detach, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death. sold at Amazon.com from March 2026 – May 2026 for about $16.

Recalled Montessori Busy Board Toy
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Recalled Montessori Busy Board Toy

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Why it was recalled

The busy boards violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because magnets can detach, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled busy boards and immediately take them away from children. Consumers can contact Small Fish for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw away the recalled busy board and email a photo of the disposed product to smallfishrecall@163.com.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1,013
Made inChina
Sold atAmazon.com
Sales periodMarch 2026 – May 2026
PriceAbout $16

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