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

Recall 17-119 · March 29, 2017 · Target

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-119 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 29, 2017
Brand
Target
Category
Toys and games
Products
Magnetic tic tac toe games
Hazard
Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 19,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 29, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Magnetic tic tac toe games · About 19,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT any day or online at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "School/Stationery/Seasonal" or the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.

Recall history and context

Target appears in 65 CPSC recalls on record. See all Target recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Magnetic tic tac toe games (About 19,000 units). This recall involves a magnetic tic tac toe 10 x 10 inch plywood board with nine "X" and "Heart" game pieces.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 29, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.