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Magnetic Chess Games Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory…

CPSC · February 24, 2026

Magnetic Chess Games Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys;… — CPSC recall announced February 24, 2026.
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….
Units affected: About 5,300.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic chess games, take them away from children and contact….
Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: CPSC
Posted: February 24, 2026
Status: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
Source ID: 26287

Description

This recall involves magnetic chess games. The recalled Christmas-themed games consist of 20 magnets, a red string, instructions and a red drawstring storage bag. "Merry Christmas," and holiday images, including a Santa Claus, snowmen and a Christmas tree, are printed on the front of the game's box and "Magnetic" is printed on the back.

Products: Christmas-themed Magnetic Chess Games
Sold at: Online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through November 2025 for about $7.
Incidents: None reported