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Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods Sets recall: The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys

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The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a…

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The hazard: High-powered magnet hazard

The problem with this product is magnets coming loose. A magnet ingestion looks like an ordinary stomach upset for the first day or two, which is exactly why these recalls are issued.

What the notice says: The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a deadly choking hazard.

Why it matters: Loose high-powered magnets are dangerous when more than one is swallowed. They attract each other through the walls of the intestine and pinch the tissue trapped between them, an injury that usually needs surgery.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If you think a child has swallowed magnets — even if they seem entirely well — go to an emergency department and say magnets are involved. Early symptoms are indistinguishable from a stomach bug: stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite. A single magnet may pass on its own; two or more rarely do, and the team needs to know how many are unaccounted for.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10618
Published
February 19, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 782
Sold at
Amazon
Made in
China

Products covered by this recall

This recall involves Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods sets. The sets include 88 pieces and come in a plastic box with a handle. "Magnetic Sticks" and "Model:20A-13" are printed on the box. There are no identifying marks on the magnetic toys.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 20A-13

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 88 pieces

Codes are lifted verbatim from the CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Magnets

The problem with this product is magnets coming loose. A magnet ingestion looks like an ordinary stomach upset for the first day or two, which is exactly why these recalls are issued.

  1. Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.
  2. Make sure older children know that using magnets as fake piercings is a recognised route to a serious injury.
  3. Follow the remedy described on this page rather than keeping the item with the magnets glued back in.
  4. Check under furniture and along skirting boards — stray magnets travel further than you would expect.

If the claim stalls

Most recall claims are paid without argument. The ones that stall usually stall for a reason you can fix.

  • Check you used the recall channel rather than ordinary customer support — the two queues rarely talk to each other.
  • Send the photos they asked for in the format they asked for. A missing date code is the single commonest reason a claim sits unprocessed.
  • Give it ten working days, then chase in writing and quote your claim reference.
  • If the company is unresponsive or has stopped trading, report it to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, and try the retailer in parallel.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls and rods sets immediately, take them away from children and contact Huaker to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw the magnetic toy sets away and email a photo of the disposed product to [email protected].

Company contact: Huaker at [email protected].

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Consumer products recalled?

The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a… The recalled magnet toy building sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain small balls and are intended for children under three years of age, posing a deadly choking hazard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 20A-13. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls and rods sets immediately, take them away from children and contact Huaker to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw the magnetic toy sets away and email a photo of the disposed product to [email protected].

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