Magnet ingestion risk
Toys & Gear
CPSC
Is the Montessori Busy Board Toys safe?
Small Fish · Recalled Jun 25, 2026
No — the Montessori Busy Board Toys was recalled on Jun 25, 2026 due to a magnet ingestion hazard. 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. If you have this product: Stop using the recalled busy boards and immediately take them away from children. Contact Small Fish for a full refund. You will be asked to throw away the recalled busy board and email a photo of the disposed product to smallfishrecall@163.com.
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.
What to do
Stop using the recalled busy boards and immediately take them away from children. Contact Small Fish for a full refund. You will be asked to throw away the recalled busy board and email a photo of the disposed product to smallfishrecall@163.com.
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This is an official recall published by CPSC. Recall details are current as of 2026-06-25; verify the latest status at the source.
Montessori Busy Board Toys: common questions
Is the Montessori Busy Board Toys safe?
No. The Montessori Busy Board Toys was recalled on Jun 25, 2026 due to a magnet ingestion hazard. The busy boards violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because magnets can detach, posing a magnet ingestion hazard. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can attract to each other inside the body and cause serious injuries or death.
Has the Montessori Busy Board Toys been recalled?
Yes. The Montessori Busy Board Toys was recalled on Jun 25, 2026. The recall was issued by CPSC (recall ID 26-579).
Why was the Montessori Busy Board Toys recalled?
The busy boards violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because magnets can detach, posing a magnet ingestion hazard. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can attract to each other inside the body and cause serious injuries or death.
What should I do if I have the Montessori Busy Board Toys?
Stop using the recalled busy boards and immediately take them away from children. Contact Small Fish for a full refund. You will be asked to throw away the recalled busy board and email a photo of the disposed product to smallfishrecall@163.com.
Where can I find the official recall notice for the Montessori Busy Board Toys?
The official CPSC recall record is available
here. Always verify recall details with the official source.
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