Montessori Busy Board Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Recall 2026
Issued June 25, 2026
Montessori Busy Board Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Small Fish — recalled per CPSC on 6/25/2026. Reason: 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 about this recall
- Agency
- CPSC
- Issued
- Jun 25, 2026
- States affected
- 1
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
What's recalled
This recall involves Small Fish Montessori Busy Board toys, model 2512JX02. The busy board consists of a wooden base with six multi-colored removable square activity panels, including flipping mirror, abacus, finger spinner, spinning gear, rain maker and bead maze panels. "Montessori Busy Board" and model number "2512JX02" are printed on labels on the back of the package.
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.
Where was it sold1 state
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify lot numbers or date codes for the Montessori Busy Board Toys sold by Small Fish on Amazon. These toys violate federal safety standards because magnets can detach. If you purchased a Montessori busy board toy from Small Fish on Amazon, assume it's included in the recall regardless of when you bought it or what markings appear on the product.
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify lot numbers or date codes for the Montessori Busy Board Toys sold by Small Fish on Amazon. These toys violate federal safety standards because magnets can detach. If you purchased a Montessori busy board from this seller on Amazon, assume it's part of the recall. Check the CPSC recall notice for product images to confirm whether you have an affected toy.
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify lot numbers or manufacturing codes for these Montessori Busy Board Toys. The recall applies to these products sold on Amazon by Small Fish. If you purchased this busy board toy from that seller, it's included in the recall regardless of whether there's a visible lot number on the product or packaging.