Klask 4 Board Game Recalled Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
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Health Canada has issued a recall for the Klask 4 board game because its magnets pose a life-threatening ingestion hazard to children.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on February 19, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Product & Food Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets included in the Klask 4 board game do not meet the magnetic force requirements of the Toys Regulations. These small, powerful magnets pose a serious ingestion hazard. If more than one magnet is swallowed in a short period, they can attract one another through the intestinal walls, causing the intestines to twist, creating blockages, or tearing the intestinal lining.
As of February 6, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves the Klask 4 board game, identified by the following details:
- Model Number: K8330
- UPC: 6430031713305
- Components: The game set includes a board, 2 legs, 2 orange balls, 7 white magnets, 4 striker and steering magnets, 4 scoring markers, and 1 rule book.
- Quantity Sold: Approximately 912 units were sold in Canada.
- Sales Period: The affected products were sold from May 2023 to February 2026.
- Origin: Manufactured in China.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Klask 4 game and contact the distributor, Asmodee Canada, or the local retailer where the game was purchased to receive a replacement kit.
For more information, consumers can contact Asmodee Canada:
- Telephone: 450-424-0655 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST)
- Email: csr@asmodee.com
Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold, or given away in Canada.
Why This Matters
Small, powerful magnets are a significant safety risk to children of all ages; if ingested, they can lead to life-threatening internal injuries that require emergency medical intervention.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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