Warning: CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Hazardous Magnetic Chess Games Sold by JOMO

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a warning to consumers about a dangerous product that could pose a serious risk to children. The Magnetic Chess Games sold by JOMO have been found to contain loose, hazardous magnets that could be deadly if ingested.

CPSC testing revealed that these magnets do not meet federal safety regulations for magnet toys, putting children at risk of severe injury or even death. Despite CPSC’s Notice of Violation to the seller, JOMO, the company has not agreed to recall the product or provide a remedy to consumers.

When swallowed, high-powered magnets can attract to each other or to other metal objects in the digestive system, leading to serious complications such as perforations, blockages, infections, and even death. CPSC has reported thousands of magnet ingestions treated in emergency departments annually, with several deaths linked to the ingestion of hazardous magnets.

The Magnetic Chess Games were sold in a blue box labeled “Magnetic” and contained loose black magnets, a yellow string, and instructions for play. Although marketed as a chess game, it does not include chess pieces. The product was available online at Walmart.com for around $15.

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the magnetic chess games, keep them away from children, and dispose of them properly. It is important not to sell or give away these hazardous products. Any incidents of injury or product defects should be reported to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

For more information on this issue, consumers can visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to access statements from individual Commissioners. Stay informed and keep your loved ones safe from this dangerous product.