CPSC Recall in 2017: Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-119

Date: March 29, 2017

Product Name: Magnetic tic tac toe games

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 19,000

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.

Manufactured In:

China