Magnetic tic tac toe games recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

March 29, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17119

Sold / distributed

Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.

Why it was 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 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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.