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Magnet ingestion Toys Feb 26, 2026

Magnetic Chess Games Recall — What Parents Should Do

Magnetic Chess Games Recall — What Parents Should Do
The hazard The recalled magnetic chess games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.
What to do Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic chess games immediately, take them away from children, and dispose of them. To receive a full refund, consumers will be asked to email a photo of the disposal to [email protected].
Read the official CPSC notice → Source: CPSC.gov · Always confirm the latest details on the official agency page.

Magnetic Chess Games has been recalled. The hazard: The recalled magnetic chess games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death. If you own this, here is what to check and what to do next.

What's being recalled

Product: Magnetic Chess Games

This recall involves magnetic chess games with magnets that are small, loose and separable with a strong magnetic flux. The games are sold in a blue box with the words "Magnetic", "Magnetic Chess Piece" and "Intelligence Strategy Game" on the front of the box. The game includes 20 loose magnets, a yellow string, gameplay instructions and a plastic storage bag.

The hazard behind the magnetic chess games recall

The recalled magnetic chess games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.

(Hazard wording above is quoted directly from the official CPSC notice.)

How to tell if yours is affected

Check the model number and identifying labels described in the official notice before acting. If the details match, treat it as affected. When in doubt, contact the company.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic chess games immediately, take them away from children, and dispose of them. To receive a full refund, consumers will be asked to email a photo of the disposal to [email protected].

What this means for your family

A recall means the issue was caught and the company must make it right, usually at no cost to you. Take the item away from children now, follow the official remedy below, and keep the model and date details handy when you contact the company.

Official notice

For the complete, authoritative details, see the official CPSC recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Magnetic-Chess-Games-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Kaiwenshangpin

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