August 20, 2026 — A recent incident report details a concerning safety hazard involving a Disney Pixar Toy Story Magna Doodle toy, where a small magnet detached from the pen, narrowly avoiding ingestion by a three-year-old child. The incident highlights potential design flaws in the toy’s pen assembly.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident occurred after a Disney Pixar Toy Story Magna Doodle toy was gifted to a family on Monday, June 27, 2026. Just four days later, on Friday, June 31st, the small magnet located at the tip of the pen became detached. According to the report, a five-year-old sibling stated that their three-year-old brother bit the pen, causing the magnet to immediately fall out. Fortunately, the three-year-old was aware enough to spit out the magnet rather than swallowing it, averting a serious medical emergency. The parent inspected the pen and discovered that the unit itself was not glued together, but merely clipped. This design flaw meant that when the pen was squeezed even slightly too hard, it would wedge open, allowing the magnet to fall out.
Safety Concerns
The detachment of a small magnet from a children’s toy, particularly one intended for young children, presents several serious safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers (Choking Hazard): Small magnets are a severe choking hazard for infants and young children. A magnet can easily become lodged in a child’s throat, blocking airways and leading to suffocation. The reported incident was a “close call,” emphasizing the immediate and life-threatening risk.
- Long-Term Risks (Ingestion and Internal Injury): If swallowed, magnets can pose devastating internal injuries. Should a child swallow more than one magnet, or a magnet along with another metal object, these items can attract each other across intestinal walls, leading to tissue perforation, blockages, infection, and even death. These injuries often require emergency surgery.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children, especially those aged five and under, are most at risk due to their tendency to put objects in their mouths. The product’s nature as a children’s drawing toy means it is specifically marketed to and used by this vulnerable age group.
- Property Damage Potential: No property damage was reported in this incident.
- Product Design Flaw: The report indicates a significant design flaw where the pen unit is “not even glued together, just clipped.” This suggests a lack of robust construction, making the magnet susceptible to detaching under normal play or minor stress like biting or squeezing, behaviors common among young children.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the reported safety concern, consumers who own the Disney Pixar Toy Story Magna Doodle toy, or similar products from LAROSE INDUSTRIES LLC, should take immediate action:
- Immediately Discontinue Use: If you own this specific toy, or any similar Magna Doodle product where the pen’s magnet tip appears vulnerable, stop using it immediately.
- Inspect the Product: Carefully examine the pen of your Magna Doodle toy. Check if the magnet at the tip is securely fastened. Attempt to gently squeeze or wiggle the pen’s tip to see if it shows any signs of opening or if the magnet is loose.
- Keep Magnets Away From Children: Ensure all small magnets, whether from toys or other household items, are kept out of reach of young children.
- Dispose of or Securely Store: If the pen’s magnet appears loose or detachable, safely dispose of the toy or store it in a manner where it cannot be accessed by children.
- Report Incidents: If you or someone you know has experienced a similar incident with this product or any other defective product, it is crucial to report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps to identify hazardous products and protect other consumers.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.