Magnetic Chess Games Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion
Kaiwenshangpin is recalling approximately 1,300 magnetic chess games sold on Amazon that violate federal safety standards for toys, posing a severe ingestion hazard to children.
What Happened
Kaiwenshangpin has initiated a recall of magnetic chess games because they contain small, loose, and separable magnets with a strong magnetic flux. These magnets violate the mandatory federal safety standard for toys. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets can attract each other or other metal objects through intestinal walls, leading to serious internal injuries or death.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves approximately 1,300 units of magnetic chess games. The products were sold in a blue box featuring the words “Magnetic,” “Magnetic Chess Piece,” and “Intelligence Strategy Game” on the front. Each game set includes:
- 20 loose magnets
- A yellow string
- Gameplay instructions
- A plastic storage bag
The games were sold online at Amazon.com from August 2025 through November 2025 for about $13. The importer is Yiwu Xiu Xiang Garment Co., Ltd., doing business as Kaiwenshangpin.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic chess games and take them away from children. To receive a full refund, consumers must dispose of the product and email a photo of the disposal to Kaiwenshangpin at [email protected].
Why This Matters
When high-powered magnets are ingested, they can become lodged in the digestive system, causing perforations, twisting, or blockage of the intestines. This can lead to blood poisoning and is potentially fatal. While no injuries have been reported to date, the product fails to meet essential safety requirements for children’s toys.
Source
For more information, visit the CPSC website. CPSC Recall Number: 26289.
Source: CPSC Official Notice