CPSC recall 16766
Magnetic travel maps with magnets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2021-09-04
On 2021-09-04 the CPSC announced a recall of Magnetic travel maps with magnets by Cinmar, citing 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.….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16766 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-08-04 |
| Published | 2021-09-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Cinmar |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Magnetic travel maps with magnets | This recall involves World Magnetic Travel Maps with a burlwood frame. The world maps measure 54 inches wide and 36 inches tall and come with 50 magnetic markers. The maps affected by this recall have item number 145684. The item number is printed on the packaging.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cinmar-Recalls-World-Magnetic-Travel-Maps
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