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

Plain-English summary

Target Corp. is recalling approximately 19,000 magnetic tic tac toe games sold in Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5. The recalled product is a 10 x 10 inch plywood board with nine "X" and "Heart" game pieces that have magnets on the back. The model number "234-25-1089" is printed on the bottom right corner of the product.

The recall was issued because the magnets can come off the game pieces, creating a choking hazard. If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, potentially causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis, and death. Target has received one report of magnets falling off a game piece, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT any day, or visit www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product

Magnetic tic tac toe games

Manufacturer

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Category

Consumer Product — Toys & Games

Hazard

• choking
• magnet-ingestion

Affected units

19,000

Distribution

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