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CPSC recall 17119

Magnetic tic tac toe games

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….

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number17119
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2017-03-29
Published2017-03-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyTarget
DistributionUS

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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