CreateOn has issued a nationwide recall of its Crayola-branded pip-Cubes after discovering that the magnets inside the colorful building blocks can loosen if the cube seams separate. While no injuries have been reported, the potential hazard is serious enough that the company is urging families to stop using the product immediately.
Why These Magnetic Cubes Are Being Recalled
The seams on some cubes can split apart, allowing small, high-powered magnets to become exposed and detached. If a child swallows more than one magnet—or a magnet and another metal object—the pieces can attract each other inside the body and cause life-threatening internal damage. This type of ingestion can lead to perforations, twisted intestines, blockages, blood poisoning, and in severe cases, death. Officials emphasize that even a single loose magnet poses an unacceptable risk.
What Families Need To Do Right Now
CreateOn is offering free replacement sets to anyone who purchased the recalled cubes which are pictured above.
Parents should remove the cubes from their children immediately, ensure none are missing, and contact the company for a replacement kit.
CreateOn will provide a prepaid return label so families can send back the affected items before receiving the new set.
How To Identify the Recalled pip-Cube Sets
The recall includes both Bold Colors and Glitter pip-Cubes sold in 24-piece and 27-piece sets. Each cube is printed with the Crayola logo, and the packaging lists the model and UPC numbers needed to confirm whether a set is part of the recall.
The Bold Colors sets include red, green, blue, and yellow pieces, while the Glitter sets feature purple, pink, blue, and green cubes with a glitter finish. Below are the affected SKUs:
Bold Colors, 24 Cubes — Model 1000199 — UPC 850067300199
Bold Colors, 27 Cubes — Model 1000243 — UPC 850067300205
Glitter Cubes, 24 Cubes — Model 1000205 — UPC 850067300205
Glitter Cubes, 27 Cubes — Model 1000250 — UPC 850067300250
Where These Magnetic Cube Sets Were Sold
The 24-piece sets were available at Michael’s stores nationwide and on Michaels.com for about $20. The 27-piece sets were sold on Amazon for about $35. All versions were on the market from May 2025 through July 2025. Families who bought cubes during that window should assume their set may be included until confirmed otherwise.
Contact Information for Replacement Requests
CreateOn is handling all replacement requests directly. Parents can call 800-333-0549 on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, email pipcuberecall@CreateOn.com, or visit https://www.createon.com/recall/ for instructions.
The company encourages families to reach out even if they are unsure whether their specific product falls under the recall.
Additional Recall Details
The cubes were manufactured in China and imported by CreateOn, LLC of Wheeling, Illinois. Approximately 9,400 units are affected. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission assigned the recall number 26-128. Although no injuries have been reported, officials stress that the risk associated with loose high-powered magnets is severe enough to warrant immediate action from families who own these products.