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Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards

Reported: March 29, 2017 Initiated: March 29, 2017 #17119

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 19,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 19,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 29, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17119.