Magnetic tic tac toe games
Published March 29, 2017
Summary
CPSC records recall 17119, published March 29, 2017. Reported units: About 19,000.
What's the 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Distributor
- Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Magnetic tic tac toe games recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 17119 on March 29, 2017. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..