CPSC recall 17119
Magnetic tic tac toe games
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-03-29
On 2017-03-29 the CPSC announced a recall of Magnetic tic tac toe games by Target, citing 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 an….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17119 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-03-29 |
| Published | 2017-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Target |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Magnetic tic tac toe games | 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
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.
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/2017/Target-Recalls-Magnetic-Tic-Tac-Toe-Games
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