CPSC Urges Disposal of Hazardous Magnetic Chess Game

China-based seller JOMO refuses recall despite serious ingestion risks for children, warns Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The game contains loose magnets that do not meet U.S. safety regulations and pose severe injury or death risks if ingested.
JOMO has not complied with a recall notice, leaving consumers vulnerable.
The game was sold online at Walmart in a blue box labeled 'Magnetic' but lacks chess-shaped pieces.
Experts highlight the dangers of swallowing magnets, which can cause internal blockages, infections, and other severe health issues.
CPSC reports 2,400 annual cases of magnet ingestion treated in hospitals, with eight related deaths from 2005 to 2021.