Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-29). Hazards: choking, ingestion. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17119 |
| Published | 2017-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-29 |
| Products | Magnetic tic tac toe games |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves a magnetic tic tac toe 10 x 10 inch plywood board with nine "X" and "Heart" game pieces. The game pieces have a magnet on the back. Model number "234-25-1089" is printed on the bottom right corner of the product.
Hazard
The magnets can come off the tic tac toe game pieces, posing a choking hazard. In addition, when two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received one report of the magnets falling off the game piece. No injuries have been reported.
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