Tegu Holdings Inc. has issued a recall for its Magnetic Floating Stackers toys due to a significant safety concern. The toys violate mandatory standards for toy magnets, as the magnets within them can detach. This poses a severe ingestion hazard to children, potentially leading to life-threatening internal injuries.
Key Takeaways
- Product: Tegu Magnetic Floating Stackers toys.
- Hazard: Detachable magnets that can be ingested, causing serious internal injury or death.
- Action: Consumers should immediately remove the toys from children and contact Tegu for a free replacement.
- Affected Units: Approximately 22,850 units in the U.S., plus additional units in Canada and Mexico.
The Magnet Hazard Explained
The recalled Magnetic Floating Stackers toys, specifically models STA-BGY-801T (Rainbow) and STA-BTP-806T (Big Top), contain magnets that can loosen and separate from the toy. This poses a critical ingestion hazard for young children. If swallowed, these powerful magnets can attract each other or other metal objects within the digestive system. This attraction can lead to severe internal complications, including perforations, twisting, and blockages of the intestines, potentially resulting in blood poisoning and even death.
Recall Details and Consumer Action
The recall, initiated on July 31, 2025, affects approximately 22,850 units sold in the United States, with an additional 1,977 units in Canada and 190 in Mexico. The wooden toys, which connect using magnets, were sold nationwide and online from August 2018 through April 2025 for around $40. While Tegu Holdings Inc. has received 31 reports of magnets separating from the toy stacker, no injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers who own the affected Tegu Magnetic Floating Stackers are urged to immediately take the product away from children. Tegu is offering a free replacement stacker toy as a remedy. Customers should contact Tegu directly for instructions on how to receive their replacement.