Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-29 · 17119
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
17119
Date
2017-03-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Magnetic tic tac toe games
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.
Importer(s)
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.