CPSC Recall in 2016: Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-766

Date: August 04, 2016

Product Name: Magnetic travel maps

Recall Description:

" 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. "

Hazard Description:

When two or more magnets of the magnetic travel maps 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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 4,500

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225.

Manufactured In:

China