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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 19,000 units
Recall No. 17-119 Published March 29, 2017

Magnetic tic tac toe games

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. sold at Target stores nationwide from December 2016 – February 2017 for about $5.

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The Magnetic tic tac toe game
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The Magnetic tic tac toe game

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Affected model numbers
234-25-1089

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.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Target has received one report of the magnets falling off the game piece. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 19,000
Made inChina
Sold atTarget stores nationwide
Sales periodDecember 2016 – February 2017
PriceAbout $5

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-440-0680
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT any day or online at www
Recall page
www.target.com

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